Many teachers struggle with grading in K-5. What should be graded? How many grades should be given? How should work be scored? How can I get it all done? These grading tips (and free resources!) for elementary teachers will help you prioritize and simplify your grading practices to save time and enjoy better student results. […]
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Meet the Teacher Night, also known as Back to School Night or Open House, is often your first opportunity to connect with new students and families at the beginning of the school year. Make the evening memorable for students, informative for parents, and stress-free for you with these handy planning tips plus tools for setting
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Struggling with how to teach summarizing? You’re not alone! Help students master the fine art of summary with graphic organizers for nonfiction and fiction, anchor charts for teaching summarizing, and engaging activities to practice this challenging skill! How to Teach Summarizing in Elementary Grades Summarizing is a tricky skill for many students and knowing how
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Want to help your students connect with their learning in any subject? These engaging biography activities will bring life into your lessons as students investigate the movers, shakers, and clever creators of our world. Spark students’ curiosity and leave them wanting more with this fun collection of biography tips and resources from some of my
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Welcome, teachers, to the exciting world of personal narrative writing in the elementary classroom! Teaching personal narrative writing can be tricky for so many reasons, but with the right tools and guidance, all students can grow their storytelling skills and love for writing. In this blog post, we’ll explore simple tips and tools to make
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Love seeing your students engaged and excited about their learning? This post is for you! The benefits of integrating technology in the classroom go far beyond just teaching 21st century skills. For elementary students, technology integration can boost learning outcomes and student behavior while incorporating digital literacy skills and cross-curricular connections. Digital Research Projects offer
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Many of us were just thrust into the challenging new role of ’emergency homeschooler’ without a moment’s notice or a single second of training. As an elementary school teacher and now (surprise!) an ’emergency homeschooler’, I want to share some essential tips for parents trying to manage this new (temporary) role. I hope, with all
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Classroom Book Clubs, like Literature Circles, empower students to lead their own learning through student-led conversations. Imagine your students gathered in small groups around the room, actively sharing their thoughts, opinions, and questions about what they’ve just read. They’re applying the comprehension strategies you’ve taught and growing their ability to make sense of text, and
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Teacher interviews can be stressful! There are often multiple people on the other side of the table and you never know what questions might pop up. But with some easy planning, you can rock your next interview and snag your dream job! I’ve served on too many teacher interview committees and I am here to
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Student behavior troubles notoriously skyrocket at the end of the school year, but it doesn’t have to be that way! I’ll tell you how to avoid the end of year chaos (with five simple changes) and how to set yourself up for an awesome next year! 1. You Are the Set Point At the end
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Looking for fun biography research projects that both challenge and engage your elementary students? I’ve got you covered! From a biography report template to a digital biography project, I’m sharing my favorite ways to spark students’ curiosity and creativity as they investigate important figures. In this post, you’ll find tips for teaching biography research and
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Just talking about standardized testing can make some teachers (and students) feel ill, but these dreaded tests don’t have to be so painful! You can help students prepare in fun and meaningful ways that build lifelong learning habits and make students feel confident and ready. Learn how to prepare students for standardized testing success without all
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