Reading Big Numbers – How to Teach It
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Reading big numbers in your classroom? Make it easy! Just tackle periods first. (more…)
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Place Value Chart Printable and How to Use It
Looking for a place value chart that’s printable? Two versions let your kids work with numbers to the hundred thousands or hundred millions. And while you’re here, pick up some…
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The Value of a Digit in a Number
Do your kids really understand the value of a digit in a number? Use these strategies to help fourth grade students conceptualize zero as a placeholder, as well as how…
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How to Teach 4th Grade Math
Wondering how to teach 4th grade math? Begin with much-needed background concepts, work from concrete to abstract, and scaffold from simple to complex applications. Then they’ll get it. This post…
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Descriptive Text Structure – How to Teach Nonfiction
Descriptive text structure describes parts or details in logical order. Although this format is easy to write, it’s probably the most difficult to identify. Unlike other types, transition terms don’t…
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Compare and Contrast Text Structure – How to Identify It
Compare and contrast text structure explores similarities and differences of two or more things. Let’s take a look at how to teach kids to identify and write in this format.…
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Problem and Solution Text Structure – How to Teach It
Problem and solution text structure explains difficult situations and resolutions. Let’s take a look at how to teach kids to identify and write in this format. In addition to the…
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Cause and Effect Text Structure – How to Explain It
Cause and effect text structure explores relationships between events and what caused them. Let’s take a look at how to teach kids to identify and write in this format. In…
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Sequence Text Structure – Teaching Chronology
Sequence text structure puts events in time order. Wondering how to teach kids to identify a chronology, as well as to write with this format? In addition to the arrangement…
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How to Write a Paragraph Example
Teaching kids how to write a paragraph? Use the hamburger analogy – and a paragraph example! They’ll soon understand topic, supporting detail, and concluding sentences. (more…)
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Light and Color – the Beautiful ROY G. BIV
Light and color go together like the chicken and the egg. Without one, you couldn’t have another! Read on for ideas for teaching this pair, as well as the spectacular…
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Try This Remarkable Refraction of Light Lab
Teaching refraction of light in upper elementary? Try this simple (but remarkable) lab. Kids explore three situations where water bends the rays. Jump to light resources. Posts on this website…
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