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“That’s Not Fair!” Explaining Differentiation, Accommodations and Modifications to Students
When working with kids, the phrase “That’s not fair!” echoes through classrooms everywhere. Whether it’s about who got to be line leader, who got a sticker, or who got a shorter assignment, fairness is...
Children practicing social skills in the classroom while playing with colorful clay at a table.
Planning Guide for Teaching Social Skills in the Classroom
If you’ve ever walked into a classroom where students don’t have strong social skills, you know it can feel a little like stepping into a reality show—lots of drama, constant negotiations, and one or two...
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Rethinking Lesson Plans for the Year
Every summer, teachers everywhere sit down with big dreams of perfectly mapped lesson plans for the year. Color-coded calendars. Units that flow seamlessly. Students who will obviously follow along without...
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My First Day Lesson Plans for Upper Elementary
The first day of school is always a mix of excitement, nerves, and “Wait…how should I fill all these hours with meaningful activities?” (Anyone else still have that dream where you show up with no plans...
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