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100 Thoughts for Our Younger Teacher Selves
What is that saying? “If we only knew then what we know now”? What would that conversation with our younger teacher selves sound like if
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The power of learning is contagious. Our blog serves our teacher community by offering innovative ideas, activities, resources, and advice that gives you new ways to connect with your students and create a more impactful classroom.
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22 Relatable End of the Year Teacher Memes
It’s finally that time, teachers! Late nights, chaos, and bittersweet emotions bring out some of the best (and funniest) memes that lighten up the mood
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18 CVC Activities to Get Your Students Reading
So your students now recognize their letters and associate these letters with their sounds (phonemic awareness). And, they are beginning to grasp that sounds can
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Dear Policymakers and Administrators: Let Teachers TEACH!
Dear Policymakers and Administrators: Please let teachers teach! It’s time we face it; things have been changing in education for years. Whether you are on
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The Power of “Yes” in the Classroom
I have found that many teachers are constantly seeking ways to improve their community, classroom management, engagement strategies, and relationships with kids. One strategy I have
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20 Easy Prep Earth Day Activities
Although Earth Day is Every Day in my mind (right?), the official annual date of April 22nd is approaching fast! I love teaching my kids
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15 Teacher Groups to Join Today
I am always spending too much time on social media talking to, listening to, and watching other teachers! But, let me tell you, it is
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20 Ways to Beat the Monday Blues
For me, the Monday Blues always start with anxiety on Sunday night. I get a sick feeling in my stomach as my mind races a
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15 Ideas to Engage Your Apathetic Students
Finding something to engage your apathetic students can be like searching for a needle in a haystack! How do you motivate students that frankly do
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39 Easy Prep Ideas for Word Work
So, this is 39 Ideas for Word Work? You may be thinking, does anyone need that many? I DO! I like to meet the needs
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17 Activities for St. Patrick’s Day
Several small holidays happen throughout the school year that kids love to celebrate! But, teachers wonder how to still meet the learning activities for the
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An Open Letter to “Those Kids” 2022
Let’s talk about 2022 with “Those Kids.” Many teachers walk out of school daily worn out and worn down. We are struggling with our classrooms