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Four Things All Writing Teachers Should Do

Teaching kids to write well is no small task. If you're teaching kids to write, there are four things you should be doing.

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Hop on Over to Free Resources You Can Use Now

I know how much you love getting something for free, so some friends and I got together to share freebies you can use any time of the year.

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Why You Should Use Bell Ringers in Your Classroom

The beginning of class is the perfect opportunity for my students to practice critical reading and skills in a quick and effective way.

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Hooray for No-Prep End-of-Year Activities!

You're over it, the kids are over it, but you still have days until the school year officially comes to an end. What you want most is to ...

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Parent Email Templates, Anyone?

Why does it seem like February drags on forever, and then March finally dashes in like the White Rabbit late to the tea party? For me, Ma...

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Give Them Tools, and They will Dig Writing

If you're teaching kids to write, then you know how difficult it can be to get them to produce quality writing. Not every kid comes to us...

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Collaboration Promotes Student Engagement

Let’s talk about student engagement, collaboration, and teacher observations. I’ve been around long enough to remember the evolution of t...

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Easy Game to Foster Interest and Engagement

Happy Saturday! I don't know about you, but I'm most thankful to live in Texas during the winter months like January and February. Ask m...

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Reading Response Journals Benefit Students

READ to discover who you are and learn about the world around you. REFLECT to understand what you know and give new meaning to your think...

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