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    27 Engaging books for beginner readers

    April 3, 2025 Darri Stephens

    Explore the best, most engaging books for beginner readers to teach reading and foundational literacy skills in your classroom.

    Angelia Simpson

    Angelia Simpson has been a first grade teacher for nine years. With a classroom full of minions, she balances the wonderful line of chaos and learning. Passions include writing, technology, reading, and Corgis.

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    February 13, 2025 Darri Stephens

    Use engaging Pi Day activities for elementary and middle school students. Explore math lessons, videos, and activities to celebrate 3.14!

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    Angelia Simpson has been a first grade teacher for nine years. With a classroom full of minions, she balances the wonderful line of chaos and learning. Passions include writing, technology, reading, and Corgis.

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    10 Interactive ideas to celebrate 100 days of school

    January 22, 2025 Darri Stephens

    Explore ideas for 100 days of school including creative activities and engaging lessons to celebrate this milestone with your students.

    Angelia Simpson

    Angelia Simpson has been a first grade teacher for nine years. With a classroom full of minions, she balances the wonderful line of chaos and learning. Passions include writing, technology, reading, and Corgis.

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    Engaging social and emotional learning (SEL) lessons for elementary students

    November 7, 2024 Darri Stephens

    Discover social emotional learning (SEL) lessons for elementary students to build essential life skills and support their academic growth.

    Angelia Simpson

    Angelia Simpson has been a first grade teacher for nine years. With a classroom full of minions, she balances the wonderful line of chaos and learning. Passions include writing, technology, reading, and Corgis.

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    Essential teaching strategies for developing early literacy skills

    May 6, 2024 Darri Stephens

    Early literacy development includes reading, writing, listening, & speaking. Explore teaching strategies for developing early literacy skills.

    Angelia Simpson

    Angelia Simpson has been a first grade teacher for nine years. With a classroom full of minions, she balances the wonderful line of chaos and learning. Passions include writing, technology, reading, and Corgis.

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    How to use technology in the elementary classroom

    August 14, 2023 AngeliaSimpson

    Explore ways to use technology in the early elementary classroom and tools to help keep students engaged with elementary classroom technology.

    Angelia Simpson

    Angelia Simpson has been a first grade teacher for nine years. With a classroom full of minions, she balances the wonderful line of chaos and learning. Passions include writing, technology, reading, and Corgis.

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