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    Instructional Strategies

    18 Formative Assessment Ideas to Check for Understanding in the Elementary Classroom

    Teachers are constantly trying to answer one big question: Are my students actually getting this? Some days it’s obvious—students are nodding, participating, and turning in work that makes your teacher’s…

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    Simple and Smart Ways to Use Post-it Notes in the Elementary Classroom

    Post-it notes are one of those supplies that somehow manage to be both practical and magical. They’re small but mighty—perfect for hands-on learning, class routines, and building community. Whether you’re…

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    15 Strategies to Improve Student Work Quality

    One of the most important things we can do as teachers is instill a sense of pride and care in the quality of work our students do. In second and…

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    Differentiation

    Use Sorting Activities to Build Background Knowledge, Vocabulary, and Higher-order Thinking Skills

    Sorting activities can be a great resource in the elementary classroom. They allow students to explore their background knowledge creatively and build upon new ideas and vocabulary words. These activities…

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