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5 Effective Ways to Teach Fractions: A Resource Round-Up

I’ve been teaching for 9 years, and during that time, I’ve noticed myself coming back to one specific concept again and again, no matter which grade I’m teaching: FRACTIONS! Each year, I spend a ton of time reteaching my middle school students about fractions – what they represent, finding equivalent fractions, how to simplify fractions, […]

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Differentiation 101: 5 Easy Strategies for Your Classroom

As teachers, we know we need to differentiate instruction. What we might not know, especially if you are a newer teacher, is what the heck that means! Differentiation has become a bit of a buzzword in the education field. In short, differentiating instruction means providing for types of learning and learning needs. Most teachers differentiate

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Mastering the Art of Tracking IEP Accommodations: A Practical Guide for Teachers

As educators, we work hard to ensure that every student, regardless of their unique needs, has access to a quality education. For students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or 504 plans, this means implementing specific accommodations designed to support their learning and help them achieve their full potential. As a special education teacher, I’ve worked

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3 Unique and Engaging Strategies to Teach or Review Classroom Expectations

As we returned from winter break this year, it became clear that we could not pick up right where we left off in room #264! With the addition of new students as well as some schedule changes that lead to some different class combinations, I knew we couldn’t just jump into business as usual without

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