Ideas and Strategies
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The “Netflix Binge” Strategy for Reading Comprehension
Struggle with student reading stamina? Learn how to use the “Netflix Binge” strategy to hook your classroom with serialized narratives and turn reluctant readers into…
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5 Effective Strategies for Teaching Integer Operations in Middle School
Transform your math classroom with these 5 effective strategies for teaching integer operations. Engage and motivate middle school students.
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How to Avoid Teacher Burnout in 5 Easy Steps
By following these steps, you can avoid teacher burnout and rediscover the joy of teaching. Remember, you are not alone in this journey. You are…
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Two Top Ways to Increase Learning
John Hattie was recently asked to describe the top three ways to improve learning in classrooms. He stopped at the top two, because as he…
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Effective Transitions, Classroom Management
Effective transitions are critical for effective classroom management, successful learners, and happy teachers. Time loss, and attention loss, during transitions can be a major factors…
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Guided Reading Quick Tips and Checklist
In our previous articles, Guided Reading vs. Small-Group and in Tips for Guided Reading Success, we delve into some of the details that make guided…
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Stop the Test Prep Overkill!
Standardized tests are around the corner – End of Course, State Exams, STAAR tests, the PARCC test, and any numerous other mandated test that, with…
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How to Use a Scavenger Hunt
In this post, we look at how to use a scavenger hunt to engage learners in an active practice activity. But first, what is a scavenger…
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Written Reading Response: 6 Simple Ways
Reading and writing can be so fun, especially when you simply can read and write about your thoughts. How can we make reading written responses…
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Tips for Guided Reading Success
by Bec West (Guest Author) 6 Tips for Guided Reading Success What makes guided reading an effective learning approach for young readers and upper elementary students?…
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Small Group Instruction or Guided Reading?
What is the difference between guided reading and small-group instruction for reading? Knowing the difference will drastically improve learning in your reading classroom.
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The Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist for Back to School
This back-to-school classroom management checklist is designed to help you remember all the caveats of your classroom management! Especially, if you’ve enjoyed your summer break…
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Differentiation in Math Stations
Differentiation Stations by Chris Skierski Suppose for a moment that you were teaching someone to ride a bicycle. After a week of teaching and practice, you…
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Back to School Teaching Ideas
Back to school activities are important for building a strong class culture and engaging students in the right work on the first days of school!…
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Spiral, Massed, and Spaced Math Practice
Practice that Works! It’s pretty much a closed argument…we know students need both massed and spaced practice. While some curriculum and instruction nerds are still…
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How to be a Happier Teacher
Teacher happiness can be difficult to find sometimes…teaching is among the most pressured and stressful professions. Look, what other profession provides almost no restroom breaks,…
