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The Best Strategies for Effective Classroom Management
Are you looking for ways to manage your classroom and create an environment that’s safe and conducive to learning? Good classroom management not only helps minimize disruptions but also promotes a positive learning atmosphere. Luckily, there are several approaches that have been successful in encouraging students’ academic development. In this
The Double Final Consonants Rule: FiZZLeS Floss Bonus Letter Rules
Mastering phonics skills can feel overwhelming. There are so many rules (and rulebreakers!). But, the science of reading research proves that explicitly teaching phonics in a sequential manner is most effective. Break down the rules for applying the double final consonants rule into the simplest terms using these helpful tips!
Simple Strategies for Teaching Informational Writing to Young Writers
Informational writing can be fun and exciting for young learners! With these simple strategies, your students will become experts at informational writing! How to teach informational writing My first suggestion is to walk through the informational writing process together as a class first. Research the same topic, guide students in
Maintain a Clean Classroom (with Student Help!)
It can feel challenging to maintain a clean classroom. But, a tidy environment is essential for both the teacher and the students. It’s important to have a space that is conducive to learning, and it’s also important to be respectful of the people who will be spending time there. Fortunately,
An Effective And Quick Way To Assess Student Decoding Skills
If you’re like me, you want to make sure your students are on track with their decoding skills. But, sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. This quick assessment can help you get a sense of your students’ decoding abilities in just a few minutes. Today, I am sharing
3 Activities to Teach and Celebrate Veterans Day in the Classroom
How to Celebrate Veterans Day in the Classroom Veterans Day is a time to honor and remember the men and women who have served in the military to protect our freedom. In the classroom, it presents a unique opportunity to educate children about the sacrifices made by our veterans and
Help! My Students Don’t Know Their Math Facts (Problems + Solutions)
Learning math facts is essential for students to develop fluency and confidence. Here are 4 common fact fluency problems and solutions. Problem #1: They are struggling to learn the basics. Many students struggle with learning basic math facts. This problem is often due to a lack of fluency, or the
The Best Hands-On Tools for Practicing Math Facts
Learning math facts can be a challenge, but with these exciting tools, math fact practice can be engaging and hands-on! These 5 must-have tools are the perfect way to get students’ brains buzzing while they practice those important equations. Dice My first and favorite manipulative for math fact practice is
How to Have the Best Teaching Interview
Whether you are a recent college grad or looking for a new position, interviewing is nerve-wracking! Here are some tips on how to have the best teaching interview. I have interviewed a lot. Like, can’t count on all my fingers and toes a lot. And to be honest, I’m not
How to Use One Page Phonics Intervention
You need a simple solution to target your students’ reading needs. With One Page Phonics Intervention, students will work on their phonological awareness, encoding, and decoding. This is a helpful tool for identifying the breakdown while practicing these foundational reading skills. Let’s chat about how to use this no-prep intervention
