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5 Simple Ways to Weave Sentence Writing Practice Into Your Daily Classroom Routine

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5 Simple Ways to Weave Sentence Writing Practice Into Your Daily Classroom Routine

If sentence writing practice feels like one more thing you just can't squee…

5 Fun Ways to Teach Balancing Equations in First Grade

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5 Fun Ways to Teach Balancing Equations in First Grade

If you’ve ever taught balancing equations, you know the struggle. One day, your…

The Simple Way to Teach and Practice First Grade Grammar All Year Long

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The Simple Way to Teach and Practice First Grade Grammar All Year Long

If you've ever reached the end of your school day and realized grammar some…

Prefixes and Suffixes: What’s the Difference and How Do You Teach Both?

Tips for Teachers

Prefixes and Suffixes: What’s the Difference and How Do You Teach Both?

Have you ever introduced a new word, like redo or helpful, and realized your …

5 Fun and Engaging Center Activities to Practice Counting Coins

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5 Fun and Engaging Center Activities to Practice Counting Coins

If coin counting centers tend to end with confused faces, random guesses, or st…