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Secret Postcard Decoder: Ciphers are a secret or disguised way of writing. Ciphers and codes have been around a very long time and have seen endless variations and iterations in order to confuse those who aren't meant to read its contents. In recent times we use computers t…
Before cell phones even before telephones, people communicated through Morse code. Despite being a technology that is over 160 years... View Article
There are different ways to differentiate instruction. Which is the best one for math teachers? Which will have the best impact on your students?
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I'd like to start this post by throwing my past teacher self under the bus. That's right, I can honestly tell you that I made a lot of ...
I'd like to start this post by throwing my past teacher self under the bus. That's right, I can honestly tell you that I made a lot of ...
The 5 Best Methods & Specific Tips on HOW to Incorporate Each in Your Own Classroom Being a teacher is a tough business. It can be hard to navigate the classroom and know if your teaching methods are
This post shares tips and strategies for teaching different learning styles to meet the needs of all learners.
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Teaching vocabulary to your gifted students is something you ay have pushed aside, but it is SO important for them! Read this second post in my series about how I teach vocabulary from start to finish!
Vocabulary instruction is so critical in today’s classroom! A vast vocabulary will help students to become better readers and writers. Vocabulary is also essential to their performance on standardized tests. Helping kids to develop their vocabulary is time that is well spent in a busy classroom. I have developed a routine to teach new vocabulary
Examining the Trigeminal Nerve: Introduction: Cranial nerves are nerves that originate in the brain. Humans have 12 pairs of cranial nerves: 1). olfactory nerve 2). optic nerve 3). oculomotor nerve 4). trochlear nerve 5). trigeminal nerve 6). abducens nerve 7). facial …
How to help your child find the right learning styles to enhance their potential in school and to prep the brain for higher learning. Learning is unique and different for each child.
Cardboard Spectrometer, Rainbows in Your Pocket: Maybe you had noticed that different light sources give a wide variety of sights and sensations, especially due to colors revealed by illuminated objects. It can be true that some very nice pieces of furniture bought in a well lightened showcase, or…
Too often, we're expecting students to learn material without asking them to do much of anything with it. Why is this a problem? Where did it come from? And how can we fix it?
Get to know your new students during the first week of school with this 'all about me' foldable craft. Use as part of your back-to-school activities, or for a myself/ourselves/Me topic. This fun folding activity definitely has the edge over a standard all-about-me worksheet! You could use these in the classroom for a back-to-school activity, or send home for pupils to complete as a transition activity over the summer. The Templates There are 15 templates so children can pick one that best matches their hairstyle. They then draw eyes, eyebrows, skin/hair color, and lips, creating a self-portrait! The templates are included with and without a rectangle outline to provide an option for less confident cutters. The inside prompts them to add some information about themselves - name, age, favorite colors, something that makes them smile and something they are good at. Finally, they can cut out the design, and fold (instructions are included for this). Bring the 2 sides of the face together, then gently pull apart to reveal the inside (like a concertina). Minimal prep is needed - just print templates onto letter-sized card and have colored pencils in skin/hair/eye tones and scissors available. Glue/tape are not required. Please note that this is not an editable file. Versions with both US and UK spelling/paper sizes are included. What teachers are saying: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was a great resource to use during the first week of school. It gives everyone an opportunity to learn about each other. Thank you!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was an excellent resource for getting to know my new class, and getting them to engage with one another. We had a great time discussing what they'd written, and I would thoroughly recommend this to other teachers!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'My students loved this as an activity to introduce themselves to one another!' You may be interested in these other back-to-school about me resources: Space themed all about me Dinosaur themed all about me Vertical folding all about me ***Keep up to date with brand new resources by following my store***
Example of the Completed Shapes Coloring Page Help your students become familiar with common shapes while learning color recognition and fine motor skills with this "color the shapes" worksheet! Shapes included are a square, circle, diamond, triangle, star, and rectangle. The colors used are red, blue, yellow, green, orange, and purple but feel to use your own creativity and instruct your students to change the colors to the colors of your choosing to create different looks in the classroom!
Here are the BEST phonics youtube channels for learning, reinforcing and practing reading skills we're learning in the classroom!
Explore research-based instruction and data-driven practices in literacy education. Learn how to structure your lessons using the Science of Reading principles without feeling overwhelmed. Discover step-by-step guides, scope, and sequences for effective lesson planning. Download free resources for c
Whether they're completed on a piece of paper, a tablet, or a whiteboard, exit tickets are a powerful tool to use in your classroom. Exit tickets are formative assessments that provide a quick snapshot about your students' learning and understanding of a topic faster than any other tool in the classroom.
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