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Qualities of effective Activities for Early Readers
With all the noise out there it can be so hard to determine what activities will actually help your early readers. Here you’ll learn what qualities strong early reading activities should have.
Differentiate Instruction in the classroom
Differentiation should be seamless in the elementary classroom. Learn effective ways to differentiate your instruction without adding more to your plate.
The Benefits of Differentiation in Primary Education: Why It Matters
The benefits of differentiation in primary education are numerous. Learn the importance of meeting your students individual needs and strategies to do so!
How Does Small Group Instruction Help Our K-2 Students
Many wonder: how does small group instruction help our students? Learn about personalizing education, and building relationships with students!
7 Out-of-the-Box and Easy Ways to Differentiate Instruction
Learn unique and easy ways to differentiate your instruction in the K-2 Classroom
Valentine’s Day Reading Comprehension Worksheets
5 Creative Ways to Use Valentine’s Day Worksheets Valentine’s Day worksheets are your ticket to engage students in reading during the sweet-filled, friendship-focused (albeit card company-created) holiday. Valentine’s Day is a day of excitement, card giving, and chocolate eating. Everything kids love all smushed together. How can teachers possibly engage students in academic work on this wonderful holiday? Well, it’s… Read More
11 Exhilarating Ways to Use Nonsense Word Activities
11 Exhilarating Ways to Use Nonsense Word Activities Nonsense words are key to reading success. We read nonsense words every day without even realizing it! These words often are syllables hidden within larger words. Think of the word “picnic”. This features two nonsense words: pic and nic. In order to successfully read the word, “picnic” students need to be able… Read More
5 Easy Steps for How To Manage Small Groups in the Classroom
5 Easy Steps for How to Manage Small Groups in the Classroom It can be hard to learn how to manage small groups in the classroom! As a teacher, you can feel pulled in all different directions when leading small group instruction. This may include a center time or strategic intervention where you only meet with 3-4 students at a… Read More
9 Easy Strategies for a Simple Special Education Classroom Setup
9 Easy Strategies for a Simple Special Education Classroom Setup It can be stressful to think of a special education classroom setup, especially as a new (or new to special education) teacher! After 5 years in a traditional classroom, I moved into a special education role and had to re-imagine how I could set up my space to support my… Read More
