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Building Vocabulary With Familiar Songs
Introduce students to new words and their meanings using favorite childhood songs and rhymes. First, students sing or recite a familiar song or rhyme and discuss what it means. Then,…
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Differentiating Instruction in Kindergarten
Master kindergarten teacher Cindy Middendorf shares her strategies for creating a nurturing, choice-based learning environment where all learners thrive. Packed with research-based tips, model lessons, photos, and student samples, this…
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Just-Right Comprehension Mini-Lessons: Grades 4–6
This resource includes more than 50 research-based comprehension mini-lessons that will engage children and help teachers meet the standards. Each mini-lesson is linked to a National Reading Panel strategy, such…
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Science Vocabulary Readers: Life Cycles
Boost students’ nonfiction skills AND their vocabularies with these super-engaging readers packed with fascinating facts and eye-popping photos! The books include a table of contents, four short chapters, diagrams, maps,…
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Science Vocabulary Readers: Wild Weather
Boost students’ nonfiction skills AND their vocabularies with these super-engaging readers packed with fascinating facts and eye-popping photos! The books include a table of contents, three short chapters, diagrams, captions,…
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The Big Book of Reading Response Activities: Grades 4–6
Turn to this resource all year long for engaging reading response activities that deepen comprehension and increase motivation! Includes graphic organizers, collaborative bulletin boards, dramatic activities, and hands-on projects for…