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How to Amplify Kindergarten and Elementary Voices

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From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter First-grade teacher Danielle Moore has worked with early elementary and kindergarten students as she helps them amplify their voice. Sponsor: Advancement Courses Now is the time to plan your summer! Danielle shows us how. Green, T., & Green, J.

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How to Differentiate Instruction in Elementary Math

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From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Understandably, kindergarten and elementary teachers need to reach every student where they are on their learning journey, but it isn't always easy. 00;08;33;28 – 00;08;59;26 Dr. Tomlinson Of course, they were counting everything.

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Why Elementary Needs STEM Integration

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Post by ETT Instructor Shawn O’Neill As educators we know that incorporating STEM into our elementary classrooms has benefits that reach far beyond just science and mathematics. (1) Many would argue that this change begins in our elementary schools. Department of Labor Blog. between now and 2031. (2)

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10 Awesome Courses To Improve Your Online Classroom

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From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching online and blending classrooms is a hot topic, but there’s always room for improvement. In this blog post, you’ll discover ten topics that can help you improve your online or blended classroom. This course is sponsored by Advancement Courses.

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Teach Reading with WORD Force: Fun Games Kids Love

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From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter WORD Force: A Literacy Adventure i s an excellent tool to help improve reading. If you’re in elementary school, this tool is a win for you; the kids will love it. WORD Force is a research-based early literacy course that is free for teachers.

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Open Badges in Elementary School

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Amy Cooper on episode 292 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Some elementary classrooms are using self-directed badges for competency acquisition by students. Open Badges in Elementary School. Link to show: www.coolcatteacher.com/e292. Amy: Mmm-hmm.

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15 Real-World Lessons You Can Teach Kids NOW

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From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. I like how each of these courses aligns with national and state standards. Many of these units fit easily into an existing course, adding fun and real-world engagement as students learn. Grade level: elementary grades. Time Required: 3.5

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