Aug 10
Anchor charts are one of the most effective tools for helping students understand and remember new skills. These colorful, easy‑to‑reference visuals keep students focused, support classroom discussions, and give learners a place to return to for reinforcement. Over the years, I’ve found that creating a new anchor chart for each skill dramatically improves student engagement …
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Aug 03
The first weeks of school always bring the same thought to mind: Wouldn’t it be wonderful if this new group of students already knew all the classroom procedures? We all know the reality. Teaching procedures is essential, but they can also feel repetitive, dull, and endless. If you’ve ever wondered which procedures you should teach …
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Jul 07
Tracking student fluency rates can feel like one of those elusive skills that’s everywhere and nowhere in the curriculum. You know it matters—you want your students to read with expression, speed, and accuracy—but finding an effective way to track fluency without turning your classroom into a stopwatch lab? That’s another story. Good news: it’s totally …
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Aug 26
Teaching students to follow directions can be a real challenge. Below are some procedures and activities to help students understand and know what is expected when following directions. Enhancing these skills can significantly impact students’ academic performance and classroom behavior. Begin by downloading the handout. It contains the printables for Activity #1 – Following Directions …
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Aug 28
As an inclusion teacher, I have worked with many teachers. This experience helped me learn many organizational tips from my team teachers. I often feel like a sponge, soaking up ideas and trying them out. Over time, I have begun to use one idea from one teacher and another idea from a different teacher, mix …
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Sep 02
Are you looking for innovative ways to display materials in your classroom? Word cards, teaching standards, and student work can quickly clutter your space. These classroom display ideas will help you organize effectively and creatively. Classroom Displays Idea #1: Pocket Charts Turn everyday materials into learning tools! Pocket charts are versatile, easy to create, and …
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