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8 Research-Based Writing Strategies for Elementary Students 

Provide students with plenty of opportunities to practice writing, incorporate feedback, and revise with these research-backed writing strategies for elementary students.

Katie Risolo Radovich
First-Grade Teacher

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How to Improve Mental Health in Schools: Mental Health Matters

Learn how to improve mental health in schools. Explore 12 strategies for promoting mental health in schools the support the well-being of students!

Amanda Clark
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9 Effective Teaching Strategies for Every Classroom

Explore nine effective teaching strategies for the classroom that you can use right now to help support your students in performing their best.

Mary Dean
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How to Make Learning Fun and Enjoyable for Your Students

Learn how to make learning fun and enjoyable for your students. Discover 6 ideas to get you started.

Casey Brown
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Exit Tickets as Formative Assessment: On Your Way Out

Make the most of a lesson's final moments with these examples of exit tickets as formative assessment.

Tatiana Ciccarelli
Senior Professional Learning Consultant, HMH

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What Does Student Engagement Look Like?

What does student engagement look like? Discover 5 indicators of student engagement to help you determine whether your instruction in on the right track.

Jenny Fulton
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18 Fun Ways to Teach Classroom Rules and Procedures

Explore 18 fun ways to teach classroom rules and procedures that will increase classroom engagement and foster a positive learning environment.

Casey Brown
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15 Affordable or Free Whole-Class Reward Ideas

Explore 15 whole-class reward ideas that are either affordable or free. There are a variety of fun and easy options to incentivize your students.

Timothy Mugabi
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What Is the Purpose of Checking for Understanding?

What Is the Purpose of Checking for Understanding?

Discover the purpose of checking for understanding in a lesspon. Learn strategies to gauge student comprehension and improve lesson effectiveness.

Mary Dean
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The Ultimate Student Engagement Observation Checklist

The Ultimate Student Engagement Observation Checklist

Discover student engagement observation checklists that can help you evaluate engagement strengths and areas for improvement.

Nicole Nicholas
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What Is the Think-Pair-Share Strategy in Teaching? A Collaborative Learning Routine

Learn about what is think-pair-share in teaching and how to use this collaborative learning strategy in your classroom.

Dana Leon
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How to Plan a Curriculum

Discover 7 tips on how to plan a curriculum! These creative tips will make your school year easier and more organized.

Jenny Fulton
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How to Create a Learning Plan

Explore how to create a learning plan with these 7 steps to help teachers create a more engaging and effective learning environment.

Jovana Simic
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How to Guide and Monitor Student Learning

How to Monitor Student Progress During a Lesson

Learn how to monitor student progress during a lesson by using practical strategies to ensure effective teaching and student comprehension.

Jenny Fulton
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The 8 Core Drives Behind Great Classroom Gamification

Explore 8 core drives behind great classroom gamification. Games can boost student engagement, track progress, and enhance the learning experience.

Corrinna Pole
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Types of Instructional Coaching Models in Education that Support Teachers

There are several different coaching models in education. Learn about a few that are commonly used in school districts and explore what model might be a good fit for your school or district.

Zoe Del Mar
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What Is the Purpose of Summative Assessment in Education? 

To better understand what is arguably the more contentious of student assessments, we take a deep dive into the question: What is the purpose of summative assessment in education?

Dr. Vytas Laitusis
Education Research Director, Supplemental & Intervention Math

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Proactive vs. Reactive Classroom Management

What is proactive vs. reactive classroom management? Learn the difference, and explore practical examples.

Melissa Williams
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