Is there a teacher retiring at your school? Involving the students in a special gift that will last a lifetime can be a teachable moment. These …
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Continue ReadingLearning to compare numbers is an important math skill for students in the primary grades. Use these two math centers for practice, and review when …
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Continue ReadingMake use of a technique that will help clean up scrap pieces of paper in your art room while creating unique projects. Paper fibers are broken apart …
Continue ReadingLanguage arts activities for the primary grades can be presented in numerous forms. Letter writing becomes meaningful when students are writing a …
Continue ReadingThe much loved story of “If you give a Mouse a Cookie” is the first of a series by Laura Joffe Numeroff. It is an ideal book to encourage …
Continue ReadingStumped as to how to create classroom reading activities that combine skills-targeting with fun? The following reading activities for first grade …
Continue ReadingMr. Popper’s Penguins is such a delightful book for children. Most children love the antics of penguins. Using these mini lessons, you can cover …
Continue ReadingDon’t you just hate it when your students fall silent on you during your written drills on silent letters? Then by all means, do an overhaul of …
Continue ReadingWord sorts are an effective way to teach spelling skills to children. Word sorting teaches students to pay close attention to words and the patterns …
Continue ReadingGames are a great way to review and practice language arts skills. These hands-on language art games for primary students will keep young children …
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