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Grades:
Elementary School
Short ‘A’ Words (Free Printable List and Teaching Ideas)
Amp up students' reading power!
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Grades:
3rd Grade
Free Book Report Templates: Printables for Grades 3-5 for Fiction or Nonfiction Books
Take a new spin on your book report assignment. 📚😍
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Best April 2024 New Books for Kids, Teens, and Teachers
April showers bring perfect rainy reading days!
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Grades:
Elementary School
30 Inclusive Children’s Books About Disabilities
Thoughtful representation is essential.
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Dewey Decimal System Guide (Printable Chart, Posters, and Labels)
Learn how to navigate the nonfiction section.
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What Is Scarborough’s Reading Rope and How Do Teachers Use It?
The many strands that weave into skilled reading.
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Grades:
Elementary School
Open and Closed Syllable Words (Teaching Ideas + Free Printable)
All the examples you need to teach these important syllable types.
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12 Best Book Fair Companies for Schools To Consider
Books for kids, rewards for schools ... it's a win-win!
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Grades:
Middle School
75 Best Short Stories To Teach in Middle School
When attention spans are short, these do the trick!
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26 Read Across America Day Activities To Celebrate Literacy
National Read Across America week is March 2-6, 2024