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9 Fun Easter Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students

Hop to it! Try these hands-on Easter activities for elementary and middle school students. Your class will have fun while sharpening reading, writing, and STEM skills.

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor

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9 Classroom Discussion Strategies for Engaging All Students

Explore 9 classroom discussion strategies that can help you to engage all students while keeping them on track.

Jenny Fulton

Shaped Contributor

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What Is an Exit Ticket in School?: Checking Student Understanding

This article answers the question, “What is an exit ticket in school?” Plus, learn why this formative assessment type is important in the classroom.

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor

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Podcast: Promoting a Positive Math Identity with Melody Jacklin in MI on Teachers in America

Middle school math intervention teacher Melody Jacklin shares strategies on creating relevant and meaningful math lessons, incorporating STEM challenges in math instruction, and getting students comfortable with productive struggle.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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What Is Phonics in Reading?

Learn more about phonics—the relationship between the sounds of language and the letters that represent those sounds.

Dr. Shane Templeton
Foundation Professor Emeritus, Literacy Studies, University of Nevada, Reno; Into Reading Program Author

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13 Mother’s Day Celebration Ideas in School

Check out our list of 13 Mother’s Day celebration ideas for school. From primary to middle school, explore fun Mother’s Day classroom activities and projects.

Marcela Grillo
Writer, Girls Write Now

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor

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7 Brain-Based Learning Strategies

Explore 7 brain-based learning strategies. Engaging the brain through brain-based learning allows students to experience learning in exciting ways.

Richard Blankman

Shaped Executive Editor

Melissa Williams

Shaped Contributor

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6 Fun Field Trip Ideas for Middle School Students

Explore 6 out-of-the-box field trip ideas for middle school students to connect them to real-world learning that they’ll always remember.

Amanda Clark

Shaped Contributor

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15 Fun Summer School Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students

As the school year ends, keep kids engaged with these fun summer school activities for elementary and middle school students.

Richard Blankman

Shaped Executive Editor

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

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2025 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week Ideas

We came up with some extra special ways to make this a happy Teacher Appreciation Week. Try one of these ideas to show your gratitude for the educators in your...

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor