Part of Teacher Clarity is giving your students a clear understanding of the learning goals and your expectations. One way to do that is by using Target Responses. A target response is a writing sample that shows your students exactly…
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Wednesday, September 11th, 2024, marks the 23rd anniversary of the largest terrorist attack in history, which killed nearly 3,000 people. As adults, we can clearly remember what we were doing that day and where we were when we heard the…
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6-word stories are a great way to engage your students in understanding the content they’re learning. The best part is…you can use them with your students across content areas! They’re so versatile. 6-word stories are a description of a person,…
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I love using picture books while teaching. They can fit into lessons across content areas and they are applicable for all grade levels. One of my favorite types of picture books to use are wordless picture books. There are so…
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I am so excited about all of my amazing Walmart finds this summer. There are so many great resources, products, and cute classroom decor items that are perfect for back to school. The best part is…most of these products are…
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Our time with our students is valuable and we need to be intentional when we think about our schedule, lesson plans, and intervention goals. Once districts and schools shift their focus to intentionality and purpose, progress is made. One area…
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As teachers, we’re constantly in the mode of offering supportive and positive feedback to our students. But when we’re not specific with our feedback, it becomes less valuable for our students. I was made aware of this early on in…
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Empowering students with the ability to track their own progress and monitor their own goals can increase their academic achievement, as well as promote a positive social-emotional well-being. One way to support students in this process is by having them…
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Building a classroom community that promotes a positive culture and growth mindset is one of the most important things you can do to support your students’ academic and social-emotional success. Lakeshore Learning has some great resources to support you in…
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Lakeshore Learning. All opinions are 100% mine. It has definitely been a whirlwind start of the school year, but it feels so good to be back in person with…
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