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Track your students’ math data by domain, skill by skill with this time-saving Google Sheet. You enter the raw score. Students’ percentages, class averages, and student reporting pages are auto-calculated! Individual student pages are created with NO additional work on your part! Take a peek at each student’s progress- or print for parents! This saves you SO MUCH TIME during report cards or parent-teacher conferences! It’s designed with the CCSS, but is completely editable so you can customize the skills and standards for your state.

Hearing all the buzz about the Science of Reading but not sure where to start? My Introduction to the Science of Reading e-mail series helps you dive into things piece by piece. Each week I send you an email with a link to my blog post on a new topic with links for how to learn even more. You choose when to read and how much time you want to spend on each topic. It’s a great way to do some Summer PD from the comforts of home!

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Fractions Greater than 1 Lesson with picture of two cookies partitioned into parts

In order to effectively teach fractions greater than 1, students should have a strong understanding of fractional concepts like numerator, denominator, and fractions representing parts of a whole. I don’t

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Easy Prep 3rd Grade Math Games

Are you a third grade teacher looking for additional math resources for this year? This round up of 3rd grade math games features some of my classroom favorites. I love

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Algebra in Elementary Grades How & Why text with balance task card displayed on side

How do you teach algebra in elementary school? Why would you? If you think of algebra as the class you took in high school and not a critical, intertwined component

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Multiplication & Division word problem types: what they are and how to teach them" text next to a colorful printed reference chart

Word problems can be such a struggle. Especially in grades 3rd and up when students have to work through all of the operations and multi-step word problems. Students often struggle

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3 Free Multiplication Games text and Left Right Learn printable game with school supplies next to Multiplication Bump on computer screen

Learning multiplication facts comes through repetitive exposure. My favorite way to build my students’ multiplication fact mastery is through playing games. When they’re playing, they stay engaged which helps them

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3 Reads strategy for problem solving with poster on clipboard and math manipulatives around it

Word Problems are often the hardest part of our math instruction. They can visually overwhelm students. They often contain extraneous information or multiple steps for completion. Students often struggle to

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▹LITERACY RESOURCES ◃

letter tiles on left with "What are Word Chains" text on right

Word chains are a powerful instructional tool to help reinforce sound-symbol (phoneme-grapheme) relationships. Word chaining strengthens both phonics and phonemic awareness skills as students identify the placement of the sound

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Getting Started with the Science of Reading: Effective Vocabulary instruction is written in text on the left. On the right is a child holding a ring with a set of cards. The word "Abrupt" is displayed on the shown card.

Vocabulary is a significant predictor of overall reading comprehension and student performance, even as young as kindergarten. Vocabulary instruction often has taken a backseat to phonics/decoding or comprehension. But, it

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Getting started with the Science of Reading: The 3 Tiers of Vocabulary on the left. On the right is a colorful triangle divided into 3 areas labeled tier 1, tier 2, and tier 3 from bottom to top.

Vocabulary is the knowledge of words and the meaning of those words. There is a strong connection between vocabulary knowledge and reading comprehension. You have to understand the words you’re

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Reading fluency is efficient and effective reading of a text that supports a reader in constructing meaning. It’s displayed through accurate, rapid, and expressive oral reading. Comprehension is the end

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Text reads "Getting Started with the Science of Reading: What is Structured Literacy" on the left with a tray with colored letter tiles on the right.

Structured literacy is what’s at the forefront of elementary education topics right now. There’s been a growing push for improving our reading instruction and results for students, especially those with

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5 encoding ideas for building spelling skills text beside an image of writing the two syllable word "upset" on dry erase index cards.

For some students, depending on their phase of reading development, and each student’s unique characteristics, it can take a long time before a word is orthographically mapped and stored in their

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▹OTHER RESOURCES ◃

2024 printable calendars & calendar gifts text next to printed January 2024 calendar laying on top of colorful paper next to succulents and pens

Each year I make printable yearly calendars. I know there are so many out there, but I like these because of their simple design, and notes space. These 2024 calendars

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Amazon Finds: Knee Length Dresses with two navy dresses on either side of text

I’ve recently been adding to my knee length dresses collection for spring and fall and thought I’d share some of my favorites. As teachers, we’re always on the lookout for

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Tracking Student Data in Google Sheeets: Video Tutorials & Student Data Tracker Templates

It can be difficult, at times, to keep track of all of your instructional data, especially with so many subjects during our day. Especially if your school district, or school,

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"2023 printable monthly calendars" text with 2023 calendars image behind it

The last several years I’ve made printable yearly calendars.  I like these because of their simple design, and notes space. They can be easily used for anything you need. I’ve

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How to Write a Teacher Resume Tips & Templates text and sample one page resume on a dark wood surface

Whether you’re student teaching and writing your first teacher resume with no experience, or if you’re a veteran teacher looking to update your resume as you look for new jobs,

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Teaching the Rock Cycle with Food text with ice cream and magic shell picture

The rock cycle is such a fun unit! Academic vocabulary is such a priority in this unit as students work to understand types of rocks and how they correlate with

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