Five Ways to Motivate Kids to Keep Up with Summer Reading
We moms tend to start launch into June with good intentions of reaching lofty summer reading goals and practicing some school skills with
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Connect to Education and Philanthropy
Families in the Middle often connect to education. So many of these families are educators. They are socially conscious and inspired to help in their communities. These posts will contain ideas to help make connections across curriculums and products to engage students. Stories here will also inspire you to make a difference in the world around us. Check back frequently for more ideas!
Thoughts on My 22nd Last Day of School
I’m standing on the hill by our bus loop at the end of my 22nd last day of school. Like
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Five Reasons that Teachers Are Superheroes
I have always known that my fellow teachers are superheroes. This year, our principals emphasized that by making “Superheroes and Superpowers”
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Six Connections Between April the Giraffe and High-Stakes Testing
*This April the Giraffe story originally appeared on www.boredteachers.com. This site specializes in teacher products and humor on all their
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Developing Student Voices Through Writing
As a twenty-two year veteran of the elementary and middle school classroom, I can attest to the importance of helping
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Memorial Day–Encourage Our Veterans to Tell Their Stories
For many of us, Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer. The older folks among us mark this as the
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A Letter to My Third Grader as She Takes Her First High Stakes Tests
Dear K., Welcome to your first high stakes tests. These are assessments the state makes your teachers give you at the
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Thoughts for Loved Ones Grieving the Loss of a Child
Words to describe the loss of a child do not exist. Some of my teaching colleagues learned this lesson for
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Ten Reasons to Appreciate Your Children’s Teachers During This Teacher Appreciation Week
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week, Y’all! Ironically, this very special five days comes just before we start high stakes testing in
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Five Things Expectant Mothers Can Learn From April the Giraffe
*This April the Giraffe post contains affiliate links. I may receive a small commission if you purchase a product through
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