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Not every child naturally gravitates toward books. If you’ve ever had a student groan during reading time, you’re not alone.

Many kids resist reading because they find it challenging, the material uninteresting, or they’ve had negative experiences in the past.

The good news is that there are plenty of simple, creative ways to transform re...

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The week before winter break can feel like a whirlwind of excitement and distraction. It’s a common challenge for teachers to keep students engaged, especially during literacy centers when routines often slip.

Excitement is high, schedules are off, and keeping students on task can feel like an uphill battle.

That’s where simple, no-fuss activities come in ...

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I’ll never forget the mix of excitement and uncertainty I felt when I first worked with an English Language Learner (ELL) student. Fresh out of my teaching program, I quickly realized my undergraduate studies hadn’t fully equipped me with the specific strategies crucial for supporting English Language Learners.

She was bright, eager, and full of ideas, but learning ...

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If some of your students aren’t quite grasping phonics concepts (or they’re just not sticking), you’re not alone. The solution might be a small but powerful shift in how you teach: incorporating multi-sensory learning into your lessons.

In this blog post, you’ll learn what multi-sensory learning is, why it works, and how to easily incorporate it int...

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If you’re working with striving readers, you already know the school day rarely offers enough time for all the reading intervention and support they need. Students who are behind often require more targeted practice than a typical schedule allows, which presents a real challenge when you’re navigating packed caseloads, limited time, and ...

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