As the school year winds down, teachers and students are experiencing various emotions. Some students are excited about summer vacation…
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Summer Writing Activities: 30-Day Summer Writing Challenge for Students
Summer Writing Activities for Students: Not sure how you’re going to keep your students (or your own children) on the…
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Alphabet Countdown to Summer Activities for Upper Grades
ABC Countdown Activities for Upper Grades: Are you looking for engaging activities for your upper-grade students for the final weeks…
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Meaningful Ways to Provide Closure at the End of the School Year
The end of the school year is a big transition for students (and teachers). Don’t just let the year fizzle…
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The Benefits and Pitfalls of Using End-of-Year Awards
In 2017, a middle school in Georgia presented end-of-year awards at a school assembly. Students received beautiful glass trophies with…
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Helping Students Manage Test Anxiety and Build Confidence
The average American student in a big-city public school sits for 112 mandatory standardized tests between pre-kindergarten and the end…
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