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Making Homework Meaningful and Relevant

When students return from school they are often unmotivated to sit down and spend another couple of hours on a homework assignment.  This can cause friction at home and a bad reputation at school for being the one that doesn’t … Continue reading

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Tips for Parent-Teacher Conferences

The parent-teacher conference can be somewhat intimidating, even for the seasoned educator. With each new school year, you also get a new group of parents.

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Classroom Themes: Another Way to Make Learning Fun!

Kids love themes. From birthday parties to Halloween, they seem to crave creative outlets. A great way to get your classroom excited about learning is to incorporate themes based on your current curriculum.

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Fun in the Classroom: Reading Tips

Not every student gets excited about reading. On many standardized exams, this is the area where many students struggle, regardless of their age.

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