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Two young girls sit together; one holds a colorful Summer Workbook labeled for pre-3rd grade, with text promoting student learning in just 10 minutes a day.

Keep Students Sharp – in 10 Minutes a Day!

As a teacher, you know how important it is to keep students engaged during the summer months. Without the consistency of daily learning, many kids can lose the critical skills they worked so hard to develop over the school year. But it doesn’t have to be a struggle! For years

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Two children smiling and pouring liquid onto a colorful model volcano at a table. Text on the left reads "How to Save Time on K-2 NGSS Lesson Prep.

How to Save Time on K-2 NGSS Lesson Prep

Science prep can feel like an uphill battle—but it doesn’t have to! As teachers {who are planning ALL the things!} balancing the demands of the NGSS with the practicalities of the classroom can be challenging. Between gathering different materials, planning lessons that align with new standards, and ensuring student engagement,

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A vibrant Summer Reading challenge sheet, adorned with icons and surrounded by paper, markers, and artificial suns, emphasizes the joy of diving into books during the sunny months.

The Importance of Summer Reading

Summer break is a much-needed time for relaxation, but for young readers, it can also be a time of significant learning loss. Research shows that children who don’t engage in reading during the summer can lose months of progress {a mindblowing 20%!}. As teachers, we know how crucial it is

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Cover of "A Year of Good News" book surrounded by colorful stationery and confetti on a sunny yellow backdrop, featuring the delightful text "Feel Good Books.

Books That Make You Feel Good for Kids & Adults

I love that there is a book for absolutely everything in this world – books on kindness, graphic novels, adult beach reads, and on and on! I could probably start a blog just about the books that I want to share! Today’s post is a mix of books that will

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Classroom wall with visual directions: 1st Name, 2nd Color, 3rd Cut, 4th Put in Backpack. The title "Benefits of Visual Directions in the Classroom" highlights their importance. Below, colorful bins and supplies await eager learners.

Benefits of Visual Directions in the Classroom

One of the most powerful tools I use in my first grade classroom are visual directions! Visuals can be a game-changer, especially for our youngest learners! Using these simple picture cards has significantly reduced the amount of times I need to repeat myself but more importantly, has built in so

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