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How to Teach Problem and Solution Text Structure in 2024

Teaching the Problem and Solution Text Structure can be so fun! Students are typically familiar with this concept from fiction texts, but opening their eyes to nonfiction allows them to apply their knowledge. There are many resources for this type of structure, which are included in the post below! Keep

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compare and contrast text structure

How to Teach Compare and Contrast Text Structure in 2024

Compare and Contrast Text Structure allows readers to see similarities and differences. Within these texts, students will find connections, be able to analyze, and learn facts or details. Read on to find strategies in teaching this text type! What is Compare and Contrast Text Structure? Compare and contrast text structure

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November writing activities

November Writing Activities for Elementary Students

As the month of November rolls in, it’s a great time to squeeze in special writing projects celebrating the fall festivities. We share all of our favorite November writing activities below so you can pick and choose which ones work best for you and your students. Learn all about our

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October spiral review math activities

October Math Worksheets for Elementary Students in 2024

These October math activities are part of my 1st-5th Grade Spiral Review Math Collection. Spiral review activities are all about keeping what students learn fresh throughout the year. Imagine you introduce a new math concept. Instead of moving on and possibly forgetting it later, spiral learning means students keep practicing

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October writing activities

October Writing Activities for Elementary Students

As the month of October rolls in, it’s a great time to squeeze in special writing projects celebrating the fall festivities. We share all of our favorite October writing activities below so you can pick and choose which ones work best for you and your students. Learn all about our

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October writing prompts

October Writing Prompts for Elementary Students in 2024

Monthly writing prompts, like these October writing prompts, are a highly effective way to engage your students and motivate them to practice their writing skills. This October journal prompts resource includes topics that are relevant to what students are experiencing in real time, so they are interested in exploring the

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September writing activities

September Writing Activities for Elementary Students

As you are continuing to enforce procedures and routines in the classroom, it’s a great time to squeeze in special writing projects celebrating students’ progress and success. We share all of our favorite September writing activities below so you can pick and choose which ones work best for you and

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back to school writing activities

Back to School Writing Activities for Elementary Students

As you are working on teaching and practicing procedures and routines those first few weeks of school, it’s a great time to squeeze in special writing projects celebrating students returning to the classroom. We share all of our favorite back to school writing activities below so you can pick and

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grandparents day gift ideas

Grandparents Day Present for Elementary Students to Make – 2025

A thoughtful and meaningful gift that students can give their grandparents to celebrate Grandparents Day is a set of family dinner conversation starters. These prompts encourage families to engage in thoughtful discussions around their dinner table. Sharing stories, experiences, and thoughts bring families closer together and facilitate in-depth conversations. These

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