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Word Puzzles and Games: Hands-On Learning Stations
Words can be puzzling at times. If you have students that love to play with words, they will love solving puzzles that feature words. There are so many great resources for creating your own word puzzles, that the options are endless for creative fun stations. I’m focusing on Language Arts this week in my 31+…
Read MoreDo I Sense a Theme Here? – Literature Studies for Teens
I’m guest posting again on Bright Ideas Press! This time I’m sharing tips for identifying the theme of a story. Here’s a little teaser, but make sure to hop on over to read the full article. When kids are little, it’s so easy to use stories to bring to life some challenging ideas. You read If You…
Read MoreFun With Fairy Tales: Hands-On Learning Stations
Fairy tales are wonderful tools for cultivating virtue. Kids love them. They are saturated with truth, goodness, and beauty. They offer so much inspiration for fun and play that they make the perfect jumping off point for so many fun hands-on learning station ideas. I’m focusing on Language Arts this week in my 31+ Days…
Read MoreLetter Writing: Hands-On Learning Stations
Letter writing is a lost art. Even though I rarely ever get something real in the mail, I always check it hopefully. Just because something is fading away, doesn’t mean we should let it. Teaching kids to write letters can bring joy to others and connection with friends and family. I’m focusing on Language Arts this…
Read MoreMagnetic Sentences: Hands-On Learning Stations
When students are learning to write a sentence, they face a lot of hurdles. First, there is the physical act of writing anything that can be tedious, especially if they have been asked to use their hand for any other type of writing that day. Then there is handwriting. Can you even read what they…
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