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17 Formative Assessment Examples Elementary Students Love as Much as Teachers Do
Get fun formative assessment examples and ideas that are perfect for elementary school teachers.
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These QR Code Classroom Activities Are Taking Elementary Schools by Storm
Wondering how to make QR codes and use a QR code generator to engage students? Find QR code activities and more ideas!
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Supporting Shy Students: 10 Ways Elementary Teachers Can Help
Don't let shy students fall under the radar in your classroom. Here are some strategies you can use to support and encourage them.
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Flipped Classroom Model: Can It Really Work In Elementary School?
What is a flipped classroom? How does flipped learning work in elementary classrooms? Does it actually benefit students or just create extra work for teachers? Here's what we've discovered...
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16 Classroom Management Examples That Really Work
Quick and easy classroom management ideas from teachers to keep the classroom running smoothly and meet the 3 C's.
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How to Teach Place Value: Fun and Creative Ideas for Your Classroom
Wondering how to teach place value in a way that's fun and creative? Take a look at these place value games and ideas for teaching place value to elementary students!
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20 Amazing Sidewalk Chalk Ideas for Teachers to Take the Learning Outside
These sidewalk chalk ideas are perfect for taking your elementary class outdoors!
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How to Prevent Summer Slide in Students: Resources for Teachers
Teachers can prevent summer brain drain and the summer slide. Here are some activities to send home at the end of the school year.
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Easy Father's Day Craft Ideas for the Classroom Dads Will Love
Father's Day is just around the corner, check out these easy yet cute Father's Day craft ideas for the classroom.
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18 End-Of-School Year Activities to Kick Off Summer Break
Teachers, these quick and fun end of year classroom activities will help you finish off your year just right!
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16 Fun "Getting To Know You" Icebreakers for Kids Perfect for School
Check out these fun icebreakers for kids! These games help kids learn about their classmates, as well as making great first week activities too!
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Why the Science of Reading Research Should Be on Every Teacher's Mind
What is the science of reading and why are so many schools — and states — requiring it? Look at the research for how we teach students to read and history of the reading wars.
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9 Creative + Classroom-Tested Mother's Day Crafts for Kids
These Mother's Day crafts for kids get the teacher stamp of approval for the classroom.
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How to Make an Exploding Gift Box for Mother's Day With Your Students
Learn how to make an exploding gift box with your students this Mother's Day to expand their engineering skills while creating something special for Mom or another special person.
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Fun Drama Games for Kids to Engage Students in the Classroom
Use these drama games with upper elementary and middle school students as brain breaks or to help students build their skills. These activities & games work with any content your class is familiar with!
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17 Out-Of-This World Space Activities for Kids + Teachers
Trying to take your space lessons to infinity and beyond? These space activities for kids incorporate math, ELA, and more!
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The Best Earth Day Activities for Kids to Green Your Classroom
Make Earth Day count with these fun Earth Day activities for kids in the classroom that incorporate math, science, and more, plus access free seeds, resources, and more for teachers!
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The Student Portfolio: How to Use This Powerful Tool in Your Classroom
Use this guide to using the student portfolio as an assessment tool and more in your elementary classroom.
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6 Subtraction Strategies to Help Students Get Comfortable With Mental Math
Teach these subtraction strategies to young math students to help them on the path to math fluency.
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5 Cool Math Tricks for the Classroom That Make Numbers Click
Try these math tricks for kids that will supplement learning instead of supplanting it! They're teacher-approved!
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22 Easter Egg Ideas Every Elementary Teacher Can Use to Engage Their Students
Get plastic Easter eggs? Use these ideas in the classroom to practice sight words, fractions, and so much more!
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4 World Poetry Day Activities to Engage Elementary Schoolers
Looking for a quick and easy activities for World Poetry Day 2018? Check out slam poetry for kids, publish a poetry mini-book or create a poetry-inspired performance!
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10 Hands-On Alphabet Activities for Kids to Commit the ABCs to Memory
Dive into fun and hands-on alphabet activities for pre-school and kindergarten that help students develop letter recognition, practice initial sounds, and more.
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8 Easter Math Activities That Bring Springtime Fun Into School
Quick and easy Easter Math activities to bring the holiday into your classroom with a curriculum focus. This is a lifesaver if you're looking for Easter fun without the time factor.
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10 Scaffolding Teaching Strategies You Need to Try in the Classroom
What is scaffolding in education and why is scaffolding teaching so important for students? Try these strategies to make it work for your learners!
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10 Fun Activities to Make the Most of School Library Time
These library activities for kids help kids make the most of the time they have in the library!
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These Butterfly Activities for Kids Are Perfect for Spring in the Classroom
Fun and educational caterpillar and butterfly activities for kids to learn about life cycles, endangered species, and more during spring.
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2022 Earth Hour Activities for the Classroom
Use these Earth Hour activities and ideas to help teach kids in your classroom about sustainability.
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Storytelling for Kids: Creative Ideas Teachers Can Use to Get Kids Writing
Teaching storytelling? Get students in the classroom excited with these storytelling ideas and activities for kids!
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Character Traits Anchor Chart Ideas That Knock it Out of the Park
Teaching about characters? These anchor charts about character traits offer ideas for teaching readers and writers both!
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10 Best Children's Books For Teaching Persuasive Writing
See the best children's books to help teachers teach students how to excel at persuasive writing!
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National Poetry Month Activities to Get Kids Excited About Writing Poems
Celebrate National Poetry Month this April with teaching resources, poetry writing activities, and more ways to make learning poetry fun for kids.