• 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 a *FREE* and simple decoding […]

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  • 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 the importance of knowing about […]

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  • 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 ability to recall facts quickly […]

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  • 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 dice. Dice are often thought […]

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  • 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 the greatest! (I guess that’s […]

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  • 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 resource. Why Use Interventions In […]

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