Academic & Social Goals for Kindergarten StudentsSet your early learners up for success this year by getting very clear about your goals for kindergarten!Read more →
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Formative Assessment
Math
Phonics
Writing
Addition Subtraction
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Literacy
23 Best Morning Meeting Games & Activities for KindergartenStart the day off right these with fun morning meeting games for Kindergarten! They're a great way to help your students get to know each other and form positive relationships.Read more →
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14 Best How-to Books for Kindergarten & Writing TipsHelp your kindergarten students learn about procedural writing with these fun read-aloud how to books for Kindergarten! They're the perfect mentor texts to guide your procedural writing lessons.Read more →
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Literacy
Reading
Teaching & Writing
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20 Fun CVC Words Games & Activities to Teach PhonicsIf you're a primary teacher, you already know how essential CVC words are for helping your students learn how to read! New readers need lots of practice with these simple words, and fortunately, these CVC words games make learning so much fun!Read more →
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Phonics
Play-Based Learning
Literacy
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Free Printable Kindergarten Assessment TestsAssessments, when done well, should change outcomes for kids. They demonstrate what students do and don’t know, so that teachers know how to best provide them with the instruction that they need.Read more →
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Literacy
Reading
Phonics
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Formative Assessment
Narrative Writing for Kindergarten and First GradePlanning a writing unit can feel overwhelming, especially for new teachers. Here are tips for creating engaging, effective narrative writing lessons, perfect for Kindergarten and Grade 1/2 students, but adaptable for older kids too!Read more →
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Planning & Programming
Writing
Literacy
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No Hands Up Questioning Techniques for the ClassroomAre you trying to implement ‘no hands up’ in your classroom? As part of our formative assessment focus, my school encourages teachers to embed 'no hands up' into their classroom practice.Read more →
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Formative Assessment
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Talking SticksTalking sticks are a great way to implement a 'no hands up' or formative assessment approach in your classroom.Read more →
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Formative Assessment
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DIY & Hacks
DIY
Cascade Learning TechniqueThis paper crane art installation was made by over one hundred year 5 and 6 students, using a 'cascade learning' technique.Read more →
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Formative Assessment
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