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Amy Lemons is a second grade teacher who provides tips for all the second grade students.
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1w ago
When it comes to teaching fractions, models are essential for turning abstract concepts into concrete understanding. While fraction crafts and food-based activities can be fantastic manipulatives, sometimes you need quick, accessible solutions. I’ve found that everyday classroom items like play dough, linking cubes, pom poms, and dot markers can create engaging, no-prep fraction activities that […]
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1w ago
Valentine’s Day is a unique holiday that requires very little to achieve huge brownie points with your students. So, if you’re a teacher who loves celebrating Valentine’s Day in the classroom or even just a teacher who wants to show a little love, this guide is for you. Whether you’re gifting, reading, or solving math […]
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3w ago
Robot in Love by T.L. McBeth is the perfect book to enhance your next Valentine’s Day-inspired lesson. Its quirky humor and endearing robot main character provide a great opportunity to build reading comprehension skills. With the help of this book’s captivating storyline, you can engage your students in Valentine’s Day reading comprehension activities for making […]
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3w ago
So, it’s time to teach multiplication facts. Your lesson plans are done. You introduced the idea, modeled it, and practiced with your students. Now, you need to consistently assess each student’s fact fluency mastery without pushing them all at the same pace, losing track of their progress, or over-complicating the process—and still find a way […]
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1M ago
Bringing the Chinese New Year into your classroom is a wonderful way to celebrate diversity and expose students to global traditions. With the right books and activities, your students will build background knowledge, engage in creative projects, and strengthen their reading comprehension skills while learning about another culture. Below, you’ll find ideas to help thoughtfully […]
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1M ago
Teaching quadrilaterals to kids can be the perfect mix of fun and effective when you use hands-on quadrilateral activities that excite students about geometry! Understanding quadrilaterals, identifying their attributes, and classifying are important skills that will provide a solid foundation for other geometry concepts. But it’s all in the approach. Enhance your instruction with five […]
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1M ago
Over the years I have shared many different ideas and activities for researching topics in the classroom. Especially animal research! It may even seem redundant, but there’s a reason why! Did you know that incorporating research into reading and writing is extremely beneficial for elementary students? It’s true! After doing some research of my own, […]
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2M ago
Engaging winter stations, hands-on classroom crafts, cozy reads, and a wintry mix of math skills all come together with these classroom snowman activities! Winter is the perfect time to incorporate snow-themed fun into your math lessons. Using a theme students can relate to and that they love helps keep their attention during the competitive winter season […]
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2M ago
Are you ready to infuse some festive cheer into your classroom? Gingerbread-themed activities are the perfect way to engage students during the holiday season without focusing on a specific holiday. From intriguing gingerbread stories to creative gingerbread crafts, these Gingerbread activities for elementary kids still encompass the magic of the holiday season while allowing you […]
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2M ago
Why Teach Holidays Around the World? Learning about holidays around the world in December can be a wonderful way for students to understand cultural diversity and celebrate global traditions. With engaging books, creative crafts, and interactive activities, you can help students explore the unique customs of holidays like Diwali, Kwanzaa, and Christmas celebrations in Italy, […]
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