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7 Informational Text Activities for Primary Students
It is easy to create or search for activities related to fictional literature, but what about informational text?! Most of the activities we find are
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5 Tips to Manage Independent Reading
Every teacher knows that independent reading is a crucial part of a well-balanced literacy program. Independent reading allows students to practice the skills they have
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How to Get Going on Your Grammar Wall
Let’s face it… teaching grammar can be pretty boring… LOL With that said though, Grammar Walls are becoming a necessary item in most classrooms today,
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Grammar Wall Games for the Classroom
We all have those times when we only have 5 minutes before going to lunch, specials, leaving for the day, etc. Here are some quick
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Story Elements and Retelling
Story Elements and Retell Story elements are the five components that make up a story. They are the characters, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution are
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Guided Reading Groups in 5 Simple Steps
It is hard enough planning for whole group reading block and small group centers/stations. We now also incorporate guided reading groups to differentiate and meet
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Once Upon a STEM: Volume 2
Your students are in LOVE with our Once Upon a STEM challenges, but you have a huge dilemma… there is no way that you have
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What is “Once Upon a STEM?”
STEM curriculum has come to the front of education with the adoption of Common Core standards. Our new goal is to create problem solvers that
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Implementing Literacy Centers in the Primary Classroom
You’ve purchased our fabulous years worth of literacy centers, but now what to do with all of those hands-on activities?! Implementing literacy centers into your
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Teaching Emergent Readers: 14 Tips to Ensure Success!
“My kindergarteners need to be able to do what?!” I still remember the day my principal sat my team down and explained to us that
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10 Things You Have to Know When You Teach Reading
10 Things You Have To Know When You Teach Reading The more I become experienced in my craft, the more I realize that most teachers
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Literacy Centers: Your Top Questions Answered
You asked, and I am here to answer! Play the video below to get your burning questions answered when it comes to our 1st and