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Spice Up Your Vocabulary Instruction With Scoot!

jenna thomas 5/1/25 jenna thomas 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 thomas 4/30/25 jenna thomas 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 thomas 4/27/25 jenna thomas 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 thomas 4/24/25 jenna thomas 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 thomas 4/23/25 jenna thomas 4/23/25

Turn Reading Standards Into a Mystery Students Can't Resist

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High-Engagement ELA Games to Review Every Literature Standard Before State Testing

jenna thomas 4/20/25 jenna thomas 4/20/25

High-Engagement ELA Games to Review Every Literature Standard Before State Testing

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How to Teach Theme and Inference Using Song Lyrics

jenna thomas 4/19/25 jenna thomas 4/19/25

How to Teach Theme and Inference Using Song Lyrics

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A Low-Stress Way to Review Literature Vocabulary for Test Prep

jenna thomas 4/18/25 jenna thomas 4/18/25

A Low-Stress Way to Review Literature Vocabulary for Test Prep

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Fun and Interactive Reading Game to Teach Theme in Upper Elementary

jenna thomas 4/17/25 jenna thomas 4/17/25

Fun and Interactive Reading Game to Teach Theme in Upper Elementary

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The Cutest (and Most Practical!) Teacher Appreciation Gift

jenna thomas 4/16/25 jenna thomas 4/16/25

The Cutest (and Most Practical!) Teacher Appreciation Gift

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How I Manage a Class Set of Headphones with Ease (and Sanity!)

jenna thomas 4/15/25 jenna thomas 4/15/25

How I Manage a Class Set of Headphones with Ease (and Sanity!)

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This Is The RACE Writing Glow-Up You Need!

jenna thomas 4/14/25 jenna thomas 4/14/25

This Is The RACE Writing Glow-Up You Need!

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The Story Elements Detective Game That Makes RL.3 Review Actually Fun

jenna thomas 4/11/25 jenna thomas 4/11/25

The Story Elements Detective Game That Makes RL.3 Review Actually Fun

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The One Game I Use Every Year to Teach Point of View Before State Testing

jenna thomas 4/11/25 jenna thomas 4/11/25

The One Game I Use Every Year to Teach Point of View Before State Testing

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The Best Way to Review Prose, Poetry, and Drama Before State Testing

jenna thomas 4/9/25 jenna thomas 4/9/25

The Best Way to Review Prose, Poetry, and Drama Before State Testing

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Why Morning Meeting Is The Secret To Classroom Management Success

jenna thomas 4/4/25 jenna thomas 4/4/25

Why Morning Meeting Is The Secret To Classroom Management Success

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How to Transition Back to School After a Break: 3 Easy Tips for a Smooth Reset

jenna thomas 4/3/25 jenna thomas 4/3/25

How to Transition Back to School After a Break: 3 Easy Tips for a Smooth Reset

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The Monthly Freebie Every Teacher Needs (And How to Get It!)

jenna thomas 4/2/25 jenna thomas 4/2/25

The Monthly Freebie Every Teacher Needs (And How to Get It!)

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