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Before You Speak…PLOT it out

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You’ve probably seen the posters all over the internet: Before You Speak, THINK. While these are a fantastic way to get our learners to think before they speak, the ideas shared in the THINK acronym are a bit on the abstract side. While this might not be a problem for many of our kids, for those who struggle with language,…
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Using Anchor Charts with K-2 Writers

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Writing workshop has MANY moving parts! That why we’re going to explore using anchor charts with your K-2 writers. This is the next video in our Writing Strategies for K-2 Writers series. This is a sneak peek video from our upcoming online course, Teaching Every Writer! We can’t wait to share all the details with you…soon! Using Anchor Charts with…
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Handling BIG Emotions with B.E.S.T.

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Handling BIG Emotions. This is such an important topic for our learners! Strong negative emotions can cause extra stress on the brain and body. They also put a big damper on learning. Whether you teach in the classroom or at home, teaching kids how to handle their big emotions is crucial to a healthy school year. This year, teach them…
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Teaching Writers to Spell Independently

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You and I both know that if your writers aren’t equipped with independent spelling strategies for writing workshop, you’re sure to have frustrated learners. You’re also guaranteed to get frustrated yourself when learners are constantly interrupting you to get help. Today’s video is all about teaching your writers to spell independently. It’s the next video from our Writing Strategies for…
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Checking for Understanding Visuals

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These checking for understanding visuals are a great help for our learners who struggle with language or social skills. That’s because it can be helpful to have visual prompts and cues to help them express themselves and their level of understanding. These printables come from our Social Emotional Learning Visuals Pack. *The free printable download link is towards the END…
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