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That Makes You an Author
This week, we recognize Read Across America week in schools with a variety of activities related to reading; mystery readers, reading trains, extra read-alouds, and a celebration of many…
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Blanket Forts & Engaged Readers
It’s a simple but effective idea. Each student brings in a blanket (or towel) and uses it in conjunction with their desk or other desks to build a fort…
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Ending Your Day
How do students currently end a class period or their day? Is it a blur? Do students accomplish anything, or are they rushed out at the last minute? Try…
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Matilda’s Strong Young Mind
“So Matilda’s strong young mind continued to grow, nurtured by the voices of all those authors who had sent their books out into the world like ships on the…
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5 Ways to Continue Learning This Summer
How will you continue your learning this summer? Try these five strategies! Rich
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Summer Learning Gain
Each year, we hear about the potential learning loss that students will experience over the summer. This year, we’ve been warned of the unprecedented learning loss that students have…
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Make Remote Learning Real!
Connecting and engaging students right now might be a struggle. Try these authentic learning projects for connecting students to the world! Rich For more Authentic Learning Strategies,…
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5 Ways to End Your Day
How do students currently end a class period or their day? Is it a blur? Do students accomplish anything, or are they rushed out at the last minute? Try…
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5 Graphic Novels to Kick Off the School Year
Graphic novels are becoming increasingly popular with readers. The books engage students in not only textual comprehension but also visual comprehension and inference. We asked a fifth grade student…