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5 Strategies for Differentiated Instruction

ByRachel Nice February 3, 2022July 21, 2022

Maybe you’ve heard of the term ‘differentiated instruction’… and maybe you even want to implement it within your elementary classroom. But, you…

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Classroom Resources | Curriculum + Resources | Differentiation | Gifted & Talented Education

What Are Enrichment Activities?

ByRachel February 2, 2022July 21, 2022

Ever wondered what enrichment activities are, exactly? When do you use them? Who are they for? This post will break down all…

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Classroom Resources | Literacy | Mindset | Resources

5 Simple Ways to Encourage Summer Reading

ByRachel June 9, 2021July 21, 2022

Being a parent is tough! Now that children are done with the school year, we have to worry about how to foster…

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Fun and Easy End of Year Activities

ByRachel May 19, 2021July 21, 2022

The finish line is within reach! You can see it, your students can FEEL it, now you just have to survive it…

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Seasonal & Holidays | Curriculum + Resources

3 Easy Ways to Explore Changing Seasons

ByRachel April 21, 2021July 21, 2022

Spring is one of my favorite seasons! Bring on time to explore, warm nights, and budding trees! To me, spring signals a…

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Classroom Resources | Literacy

Sight Words: What are they & why do they matter?

ByRachel April 1, 2021July 21, 2022

Sight words. If you’re an early childhood educator you are extremely familiar with sight words and their importance. If you are a…

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Mindset | Life Skills

Teaching Young Children about Diversity and Inclusion

ByRachel February 17, 2021July 21, 2022

Inclusion and diversity are subjects that can be daunting. Whether as adults, or when we think about how to introduce them to…

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Mindset | Life Skills

Growth Mindset for Kids

ByRachel January 20, 2021July 21, 2022

Growth mindset… You might have heard this term thrown around, and heard people explain the importance of embracing a growth mindset. But…

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Mindset | Life Skills

How to Help Children Set Their Own Goals

ByRachel January 6, 2021July 21, 2022

Believe it or not, even young children benefit from goal setting, although they may need a bit more guidance from their parents…

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Classroom Resources | Math

5 Free Math Activities To Boost Early Skills

ByRachel September 23, 2020July 21, 2022

Teaching math seems overwhelming… but it can actually be really fun! Math does not necessarily mean boring worksheets or endless repetition. Learning…

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Literacy | Struggling Learners

Reading Comprehension for Beginning Writers

ByRachel Nice July 12, 2022July 21, 2022

Working with your beginning writers on their reading comprehension can feel tricky. As early readers move beyond simple books and begin reading…

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Why I Will Always Be An Educator

ByRachel Nice February 4, 2022April 7, 2022

In the spring of 2009, I headed into the city of Philadelphia for an immersive 2-week student teaching internship. My assignment was…

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