Group Work in the Classroom? Teach Working Together Well
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Group work in the classroom requires working together well. When you teach these skills, kids divide tasks and get along better. (more…)
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Helpful Teacher Evaluation Ideas to Make You Crush It
Looking for helpful teacher evaluation ideas? This post discusses what to do before, during, and after your first observation. (more…)
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More Powerful Student Learning Strategies for Your Classroom
Looking for powerful student learning strategies? Begin with research-based practices. Sprinkle in some new approaches. Always challenge your learners – then scaffold to help them get there. And, of course,…
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How to Teach Genres of Writing to Upper Elementary Students
Wondering how to teach genres of writing to upper elementary students? Start with the nuances of narrative, informative, and argumentative. Work on common strategies as you go. Finally, introduce specialized…
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How to Organize Your Fourth Grade ELA Block from Scratch
How can you organize your fourth grade ELA block? For the best results, sit down with a year-long planning grid. Then consider standards, skills, and complexity. Finally, arrange engaging activities…
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Teaching Research Skills to Elementary Students
Teaching research skills to elementary students takes the entire year. Start with short, teacher-generated activities. Continue with guided subject-area projects. Finally, your students will be ready for independent research. (more…)
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Teaching Informational Text for Third, Fourth & Fifth Graders
Teaching informational text to third, fourth, or fifth graders? Surprisingly, you can use your science or social studies book for most skills. Read on for ideas to get started. Estimated…
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Teaching Earth Science in Upper Elementary Grades
Teaching earth science in upper elementary? Take some time to learn how all the pieces fit together. For example, in third grade, kids learn about the atmosphere, and in fourth…
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Fourth Grade NGSS Physical Science Hands-on Activities
Try these hands-on physical science activities for fourth grade NGSS standards. They focus on energy and waves. (more…)
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Teaching Genres of Fiction and Nonfiction Effectively
Teaching genres of fiction and nonfiction? Take a deep dive into purpose and elements. Then read and write! When fourth and fifth grade students study nuances of literature and informational…
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