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Multisensory Teaching and Learning Tips

Multisensory teaching is helping students learn by engaging multiple senses and it is a good teaching practice. In addition, it makes learning FUN! These strategies bring together techniques to help your students learn and grow the way their brains work. Read on to find out more about multisensory techniques that can help struggling readers. What is multisensory teaching? Multisensory teaching is the process of using multiple senses to help students learn. While most teaching is […]

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Summer Reading Challenge

Summer Reading Ideas for Elementary Students It’s time for a summer reading challenge! Your students are ready to enjoy the sunshine, get outside, and also. . .read! Yes, summer reading is an important pastime for students young and old. From June to August, reading doesn’t have to stop with these fun, engaging ideas for elementary students. Summer Reading Bingo Giving students choice and autonomy when it comes to reading will definitely increase the amount they

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Spelling Rules Kids Need to Know

11 Spelling Rules that Improve Reading

Just talking about spelling rules can put fear into the minds of even the best readers. While reading and spelling are linked, finding the correct spelling is much harder than recognizing or decoding the word.  Many students struggle with spelling throughout their lives.  That is why it is crucial to provide some tools for strengthening this skill. Using spelling rules empowers students to find the correct spelling option for the sounds they hear. They will

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Top Tips for Teaching the Six Syllable Types

Teaching the Six Syllable Types Teaching your elementary readers to learn the six syllable types is key to developing strong reading and writing skills. With all the information and opinions on how and when to teach syllables, it is hard to know where to start. Here are some tips and activities you can use to teach syllable types in your classroom. What are the Six Syllable Types? Before you start teaching your students about syllable

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Ways to Use Humor in the Classroom

Does using humor in the classroom improve learning? If I had a dollar for every time I heard a student say, “school is boring,” then I’d be on a beach somewhere enjoying retirement! But really, why shouldn’t school be fun? Teachers don’t have to be comedians, but humor can positively impact the classroom for students and teachers! Adding some humor into your class increases engagement and encourages a positive and safe learning environment. Not to

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