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16 Hands-On Phonics Games for the Classroom
This blog outlines some fantastic phonics resources and activity ideas that can be used in the classroom environment.
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25 Social Stories To Use in the Mainstream Classroom
Social stories describe social situations or concepts in a layout that is clear and meaningful for children. Teach Starter have created 25 social stories, templates and pictures for the use in mainstream classrooms.
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9 Popsicle Stick Activities to Try in Your Classroom
Whether you call them popsicle sticks or craft sticks, these hands-on activities are perfect for every elementary classroom.
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Is Dictation Just an Old-Fashioned Teaching Strategy?
How many teachers still use dictation as a teaching tool in their classrooms? How many teachers would consider dictation a waste of time, boring for the students, a ‘teacher-centred’ task?
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A Guide to the English Language System
Whether you are a new teacher, an experienced teacher or a parent, understanding the English language system can be very confusing. This blog post will outline some of the terms that are commonly used in the early years of schooling.
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A Fun Activity to Introduce Density to Children
Hello, my name is Emma and I blog at Science Sparks, a blog that is packed full of fun, easy and engaging science activities for children of all ages, using materials and equipment you probably already have around the house.