• 5 Activities for Teaching -ed and -ing Suffixes

    Help your 1st and 2nd grade students master adding suffixes -ed and -ing to verbs with ease! Inflectional endings may sound like a complex concept, but it’s as easy as adding a few letters to the end of the word. When inflectional endings are added to the end of a word, they change the meaning […]

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  • Free Creative Writing Prompts for 1st and 2nd grade Students

    Writing daily is the key to building students’ confidence and growing their writing skills. Yet, many students struggle to generate ideas or lack enthusiasm for writing. Utilizing writing prompts can help support reluctant writers and ignite their creativity. With built-in support and teacher feedback, these free writing prompts will help reach all young writers. Check […]

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  • Easily Plan and Organize Reading Groups in the Classroom

    As a teacher of young readers, you know receiving small group instruction on their level is essential to their academic growth. Planning and managing reading groups can be overwhelming, especially when you have a class with a wide variety of reading needs. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at ways teachers can plan […]

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  • Effectively Teach Spelling Rules for C, K, and Digraph CK

    Do your students find spelling rules for C, K, and CK difficult to grasp? Teaching these variations of the sound /k/ can be tricky but mastering them is essential for young writers. You might think that memorizing endless lists of words is the only way to teach such a complicated rule – but thankfully it’s […]

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  • 12 Easy & Fun Morning Meeting Activities To Start Your Day

    Morning meeting is one of the best parts of the day… until you’re scrambling to come up with morning meeting activities that actually keep your students engaged. đŸ™ƒ If your current routine feels repetitive, chaotic, or just plain boring, you’re not alone. The good news? You don’t need anything complicated to turn things around. These […]

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  • Plan Your Best First Week of School Ever

    Hey there, elementary educators! If you’re anything like me, you’re getting pumped up for an amazing school year ahead. And what better way to kick things off than with the best first week ever? Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newbie teacher, a solid plan will help you start strong and set the tone […]

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