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Dive into the Common Core with Opinion Pieces
Build your confidence in implementing Common Core State Standards with this CC-based approach to an important writing standard.
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Jumping Off the Bandwagon
Teach your class to be critical consumers by studying persuasion in advertising.
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Amazing Alphabet Lessons to Excite Your Little Learners
Wiggle, create, and recognize! Fun and engaging activities to reinforce phonemic awareness and pre-reading skills.
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Rediscovering the Lost Art of Letter Writing
Writers engage with both past and present experiences to compose a letter during Write to a Friend Month.
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Effective Writing Prompts: Getting Beyond the Dark and Stormy Night
Help struggling writers with strategies to reach different learning styles and reduce anxiety.
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Making History....Literary
Connect the Common Core ELA standards with history by employing a balanced literacy approach to reading.
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Learning Lessons from Letters
Writing personal correspondence offers children a chance to learn many skills beyond simple format.
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The Politics of Rocks and Minerals
Combine politics with science as the class discovers the intricacies of studying rocks and minerals.
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Playing with Language
Try these parts of speech games and activities that will help your learners tackle using correct grammar.
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Making Variables More Concrete
When teaching about the different types of variables, practice is the key.
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Let's Write a Collaborative Novel!
Find out what it would be like for your class to write and publish a complete novel.
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Read-Alouds for the Holidays and Winter
These five titles will inspire creativity, research, and reflection in your classroom.
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The Importance of Making Labs a Priority
The benefits of inquiry-based exploration can be attained in any classroom.
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Understanding the Sociocultural Perspective
Enhance your understanding of basic principles and best teaching practices as they are viewed through a sociocultural lens.
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ABC...Have Fun With Me!
Throw out those old ABC worksheets and try some new and engaging hands-on activities to teaching the alphabet!
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Teach Inferences in a Systematic and Engaging Way
Benefit from specially designed materials to help you teach inference in a systematic and rewarding way!
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CSI Interdisciplinary Projects
Work across content areas with an engaging project that highlights higher-level thinking, teamwork, and a STEM focus.
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Thanksgiving in America
A rhetorical look at Thanksgiving celebrations from all sides of the American dinner table.
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Why the Common Core?
The Common Core: filling in the gaps and preparing for life beyond college
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Anti-Bullying Efforts in the Elementary Classroom
Help prevent bullying from ever beginning with these simple strategies for implementing class meetings.
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Engaging Young Scientists with Inquiry: Part Two
Evaluating data and learning to communicate the results is a big piece of the inquiry puzzle.
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Engaging Young Scientists with Inquiry: Part One
Building inquiry into your science lessons will make science concepts more concrete for your class.
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Common Core Technology for K-5 Learners
K-5 teachers can blend fun and creativity into language arts curriculum when Common Core technology is involved.
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American Veterans: Past and Present
Research groups present an audio report on modern veteran issues in a radio show format.