Five Reasons for Children to Read "Out Soft"

My students read "out soft" for many reasons in the classroom. First, I'll bet you've alrea…

What Are You Doing This Summer?

Congratulations on making it through this school year!   I don't know about you, but it usually takes me …

How Can I Prepare for the Last Weeks of School?

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Introverts vs Extroverts in the Classroom

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Why Encourage Team Building in the Elementary Classroom?

Why should we encourage Teamwork in the Elementary Classroom?  I've encouraged children to work as a team…

Five Hints to Help Avoid False Praise and Give Valuable Feedback

How do you feel about false praise?  You know, when someone tells you that you've done a great job, when …

Three Purposes for Boom Learning Digital Task Cards

Children (and teachers) absolutely LOVE Boom Learning Digital Task Cards. Did you realize there are different…

Routine and Novelty: How Can We Keep a Balance?

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