Tammy Fortune

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How Having an Organized Classroom Will Help You Be a Better Teacher

How Having an Organized Classroom Will Help You Be a Better Teacher Are you having trouble getting your classroom organized and keeping it that way? If you’re like most teachers, organization is a challenge. It’s hard to find things and even harder to keep everything organized. But did you know that having an organized classroom can help you be a better teacher? Here are four ways an organized classroom can help you teach more effectively: […]

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5 Fun Getting to Know You Activities for Back to School

5 Fun Getting to Know You Activities for Back to School As a new teacher, getting to know your students as soon as possible is critical. This can be difficult, though, when you have twenty or thirty squirmy kids in front of you, all vying for your attention. Here are a few ideas for fun and meaningful activities that will help you get to know your students better. With just a little effort, you’ll soon

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Classroom Decor – How to Use It for Student Success

Is Classroom Décor Important for Learning? I know, I know. You’re a teacher, not an interior designer. But hear me out for a second. Classroom decor can have a significant impact on your students’ learning experience. It’s not just about having pretty pictures on the wall. There are actually some cognitive benefits to sprucing up your teaching space. So before you roll your eyes and click over to another website, read on to learn more

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5 Easy Ideas to Promote Summer Learning

5 EASY IDEAS TO PROMOTE LEARNING IN THE SUMMER Do you often wonder how to promote learning in the summer? Summer vacation is a time for fun in the sun, but it’s also an excellent opportunity to continue learning. Here are 5 easy ideas to help promote summer learning for students of all ages. Did you know 86 percent of public schools in the United States operate on a traditional calendar? Harris Cooper of Duke

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The Silent E Rule – How to Teach it to Struggling Readers

The Silent E Rule – How to Teach it to Struggling Readers Ready for a fun fact? The letter e is the most common letter in the English language! It appears in about 20% of all words. But what does the letter e do? What jobs does it have? Let’s take a look! The letter e has a lot of jobs? It’s true! For example, it can be a vowel or a consonant. It can

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