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Make Math Fun By Using Task Cards and Word Problems

Task cards are great classroom devices to help in the teaching and practice of mathematical concepts. When presented with open-ended word problems, these task cards

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Teaching the Civilizations of Ancient Mesopotamia through Fun Activities

Do your students learn about the civilizations of ancient Mesopotamia in school? You can teach them about this fascinating time period through fun activities. With

Gratitude Journal Prompts Your Students Will Love

Upper elementary students are just starting to figure out who they are and what they want in life. They are also starting to feel grateful

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The Best Back to School Activities for Kids

I’ve put together some back to school activities for kids that will get everyone in the school spirit! It’s that time of year again! Time

Easy 4th of July Crafts for 6th Graders

Preparing some easy 4th of July crafts that will make the day fun, festive, and a sight to behold will make your holiday a great

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3 Great End of Year Suggestions for Teachers

You might be done or very close to being done for the school year. Still, I wanted to cover 3 great end of year suggestions

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Prevent the Summer Slide with 40 Powerful Engagement Ideas

A major driving force of schools that adopt a year-round calendar is to prevent the Summer slide. The backward step students take in their learning

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How to Build a Salt Dough Map from Scratch

I recently made a salt dough map as an example for one of my resources, and I was amazed at how quick and easy it

3 Pi Day Activities to Make your Day Outstanding

I’ve been celebrating Pi Day for years. I have tried loads and loads of different activities throughout all my time. Yet, there are 3 Pi

3 Interactive Notebook Rules that yield Success in the Classroom

I have three interactive notebook rules that must be followed in my classroom. They not only bring about calm and strengthen classroom management, but they

How to Play Caravan: A Fun Math Card Game

Games, like Caravan, Fraction War, and others, are an effective way to engage students in mathematics. It gets them to discuss mathematical principles and interact