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Have you ever taught a skill that your students seemed to master, only to realize a few weeks later that they’ve completely forgotten it? One week, they’re confidently solving addition problems or identifying nouns. A month later, it feels like you’re starting from scratch. If this sounds familiar, you’re definitely not alone. Young learners need…
How to Sneak Writing Skills Into Your Reading Block with No-Prep Response Pages
When it comes to teaching writing, it is important to give students lots of practice time. But I don’t know about you, but time can be hard to come by in the primary classroom. One of the easiest ways to weave writing practice into your day is by connecting it to the other subjects you…
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Bringing History to Life: Engaging Ways to Teach Historical Figures in 1st and 2nd Grade
If you’ve ever tried to teach historical figures to first or second graders, you know it can feel a little tricky. The names are new, the concepts are abstract, and it’s hard for young learners to connect with people who lived “a long time ago.” In my classroom, I realized something quickly. Young students don’t…
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How to Use Bingo to Boost Learning in the Classroom
If you’ve ever pulled out a Bingo game for a fun Friday or a class celebration, you already know how excited your students get. But here’s the thing. . . Bingo can be so much more than just a game to fill time! When I started using Bingo with a purpose, it quickly became one…
5 Fun and Flexible Ways to Use Math Task Cards in First Grade
Be honest. How many times have you printed a beautiful set of math task cards, laminated them, cut them out… and then used them once during centers? We’ve all done it, and whew, it hurts! As primary teachers, I believe we need resources that work hard for us and save us time. That’s why I…
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