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Quick Pick Group Games Freebie!

Jenna Miller 7/2/25 Jenna Miller 7/2/25

Quick Pick Group Games Freebie!

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Dream Big with This End-of-Year Activity: Plan a Dream Summer Vacation

Jenna Miller 5/23/25 Jenna Miller 5/23/25

Dream Big with This End-of-Year Activity: Plan a Dream Summer Vacation

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10 Teaching Strategies I’m Carrying Into Next Year

Jenna Miller 5/22/25 Jenna Miller 5/22/25

10 Teaching Strategies I’m Carrying Into Next Year

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How to Start Morning Meeting in Upper Elementary (Even If You’ve Never Tried It Before)

Jenna Miller 5/21/25 Jenna Miller 5/21/25

How to Start Morning Meeting in Upper Elementary (Even If You’ve Never Tried It Before)

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Keep Students Engaged Until the Last Day of School with This Simple End of Year Game

Jenna Miller 5/18/25 Jenna Miller 5/18/25

Keep Students Engaged Until the Last Day of School with This Simple End of Year Game

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End of Year Coloring Sheets for Upper Elementary That Actually Work

Jenna Miller 5/17/25 Jenna Miller 5/17/25

End of Year Coloring Sheets for Upper Elementary That Actually Work

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5 Fresh, Low-Prep End-of-Year Activities to Boost Student Engagement

Jenna Miller 5/16/25 Jenna Miller 5/16/25

5 Fresh, Low-Prep End-of-Year Activities to Boost Student Engagement

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A Fun and Easy Way to Review Inferences Before the End of the Year

Jenna Miller 5/15/25 Jenna Miller 5/15/25

A Fun and Easy Way to Review Inferences Before the End of the Year

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Make Informational Text Structure Review Fun and Engaging

Jenna Miller 5/14/25 Jenna Miller 5/14/25

Make Informational Text Structure Review Fun and Engaging

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10 Activities for the Last Week of School

Jenna Miller 5/10/25 Jenna Miller 5/10/25

10 Activities for the Last Week of School

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Try This Easy Morning Meeting Plan for Upper Elementary

Jenna Miller 5/9/25 Jenna Miller 5/9/25

Try This Easy Morning Meeting Plan for Upper Elementary

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End-of-Year Teacher Survival: What to Do With Those Last 5 Minutes

Jenna Miller 5/7/25 Jenna Miller 5/7/25

End-of-Year Teacher Survival: What to Do With Those Last 5 Minutes

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Why “You Can Do Hard Things” Is the Classroom Mantra Every Upper Elementary Teacher Needs

Jenna Miller 5/2/25 Jenna Miller 5/2/25

Why “You Can Do Hard Things” Is the Classroom Mantra Every Upper Elementary Teacher Needs

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Spice Up Your Vocabulary Instruction With Scoot!

Jenna Miller 5/1/25 Jenna Miller 5/1/25

Spice Up Your Vocabulary Instruction With Scoot!

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The Secret Word Game: A Low-Prep, High-Fun Activity for Any Season

Jenna Miller 4/30/25 Jenna Miller 4/30/25

The Secret Word Game: A Low-Prep, High-Fun Activity for Any Season

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Fun and Easy Ways to Teach Main Idea in Upper Elementary

Jenna Miller 4/27/25 Jenna Miller 4/27/25

Fun and Easy Ways to Teach Main Idea in Upper Elementary

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Make Earth Day Fun, Memorable, and Meaningful in Your Classroom

Jenna Miller 4/24/25 Jenna Miller 4/24/25

Make Earth Day Fun, Memorable, and Meaningful in Your Classroom

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Turn Reading Standards Into a Mystery Students Can't Resist

Jenna Miller 4/23/25 Jenna Miller 4/23/25

Turn Reading Standards Into a Mystery Students Can't Resist

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