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5 Fun Ways to Review for a Test

Discover 5 fun ways to review for a test that your students will love!

My students love the days when we review for a test because we do lots of fun activities. Here are 5 fun ways to review for a test that your students will love!

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Opinion Writing for a Cause in the Classroom

Use your opinion writing unit to make a difference. Here are some ways to use opinion writing for a cause.

Are you looking for a way to get your students excited about opinion writing? Find a cause that your class cares about, and write to persuade others to donate. Your students will see that their writing can make a difference.

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Top Test-Taking Strategies to Teach Your Students

Teach your students these test-taking strategies to help them succeed on state tests.

State tests are approaching quickly. It’s time to make sure your students have the test-taking strategies they need to succeed. We teach these strategies all year long, but this is a good time for a quick review. Plus, find out some ways to make it fun!

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Reading Workshop in the Elementary Classroom

Are you using reading workshop in your elementary classroom? It will engage your students in meaningful reading and cut down on your prep time. Find out how to set it up in your classroom.

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Engage Your Students with an Integrated Mystery Unit

Get your students excited to learn science, reading, and writing with this integrated mystery unit. Your students will step into the role of detectives to solve the case.

Solving a mystery is the perfect way to get your students excited about learning! Through this integrated mystery unit, your students will discover clues, analyze evidence, and apply their learning in all the different subject areas.

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