When thinking about the main idea of a story, students may think it will be an easy standard to learn. As the term states, the main idea should be pretty straightforward. However, this is absolutely not always the case! It can actually be tricky to find the main idea of a story. Therefore, it is important to have many different…
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Students are learning really tough terms at such young ages. Therefore, it is essential to make lessons engaging and hands-on in order to ensure learning is occurring. Additionally, students may need multiple activities in order to truly understand the material. When teaching synonyms and antonyms, all of these factors definitely apply! Hence, Boom Cards and Task Cards & Worksheets are…
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Helping Kids Make Friends The quality of a child’s relationships is one of the greatest predictors of their health, happiness, and life success. So, it’s no wonder that parents and educators alike often wonder how we can help kids make friends. We want the children in our care to feel liked, accepted, and appreciated for who they are. When it…
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How to Teach “I” Messages to Children You’ve probably heard of “I” messages or “I” statements as a helpful communication tool for adults. But did you know that “I” messages are also a great way to teach children skills like emotional regulation, assertiveness, and problem-solving? Keep reading to learn about the value of “I” messages and how to teach them…
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Teaching point of view allows students to understand there is not only one way to look at a situation. Additionally, students are able to analyze a story and think deeper about the characters. Furthermore, students will understand if there is bias in a story based upon who is telling it. However, it can be challenging for students to differentiate between…
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What is a biography? An autobiography is the author’s retelling of his or her own life. However, what is a biography? A biography is the story of someone’s life told by someone else. Biographies are so important to read because learning about the accomplishments of others can inspire our students. Furthermore, students will be able to see how others have…
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