eSchool News

JULY 15, 2025

I was having fun grading. When teachers give their students opportunities to record their thoughts on video, we offer them a chance to communicate effectively in a modern medium, which has always been a hallmark of English Language Arts. As I reviewed their responses, I had a feeling that I cannot recall the last time I felt.

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

In 2024, both Oklahoma and Wisconsin lowered what it means for students to be proficient in grade-level content. Florida is actively looking at removing graduation requirements which include passing a 10th grade English Language Arts assessment and a statewide algebra test.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

This activity emphasizes computational thinking and problem-solving, incorporating Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and utilizing differentiation strategies to support diverse elementary learners. Identify the intended grade level and the specific ISTE Student Standards the lesson will address.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

I failed to appreciate the value of clear expectations and the inescapable necessity that my students needed to walk out of my class with a grade. For the next four years, I used Kevin Gannons grading contract to implement more structure and Barbara Schapiros third space to reflect on what worked for me and my students.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 22, 2025

Nurture creativity with the arts 7. Preschool: Full Year Curriculum {Plans and Printables} BUNDLE By Mrs Plemons Kindergarten Grades: PreK-K This bundle focuses on exposure to core subjects with summary pages, printables, and activity overviews. Block out time for reading and writing 3. Design exploratory science activities 5.

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2025

In a ninth grade class, he researched the earning potential for a STEM degree (“so much more money”) and the demand for mechanical engineers (“exploding”). The old one-size-fits-all approach had “a negative impact for our students with diverse learning needs, academic challenges, and also language barriers.” Now over 89% do.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

Teaching 8th grade ELA can be a uniquely rewarding experience, as long as you’ve got the right tools. But is that enough to prepare new teenagers for 9th grade? We’ve gathered our favorite 8th grade ELA teacher essentials, including tips for brand-new teachers and seasoned veterans alike.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

For instance, at B.School, we designed a cross-subject project around the theme “Our Green Neighborhood,” where students from Grades 3 to 5 explored science (recycling, energy use), math (data collection), and language arts (report writing and public speaking) through hands-on fieldwork and community interviews.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 24, 2025

Beyond ASDAN, the school provides a wide range of personalized support services, including individualized learning plans, speech and language therapy, and counseling. Success isn’t just about grades—it’s about finding your path and feeling confident in your journey,” says Llana.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Alongside the Prefect system, Elmwoods student-led councils offer focused leadership experiences in areas like academics, arts, athletics, and service. For students drawn to the arts, Elmwood shines just as brightly. From Prekindergarten to Grade 12, students learn social-emotional skills through a carefully structured curriculum.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 25, 2025

Learning Objectives Display – Editable Learning Targets Bulletin Board | Decor By Learning in Wonderland Grades: K-3rd Use this kit to create a beautiful and low-maintenance objectives bulletin board! It includes ready-to-print and editable headers, editable objectives posters, and two sizes of letters.

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Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Letter grades are indeed first subjective evaluations of knowledge proficiency, but once they are passed to the hands of the students, they become game components, passed around as proof of the completion of some task, or the achievement of some desired goal (mastering a standard, fulfilling the requirements of an assignment, etc.)

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

For instance, at B.School, we designed a cross-subject project around the theme “Our Green Neighborhood,” where students from Grades 3 to 5 explored science (recycling, energy use), math (data collection), and language arts (report writing and public speaking) through hands-on fieldwork and community interviews.

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Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 145

Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 22, 2025

Like most language arts/English teachers, I always wanted to share my love of reading with my students. The first book series I remember reading was in fourth and fifth grade. And 9 th grade seems like a good foundational place to start. That way they don’t have to worry about the grade. So now we go Old School.

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Organized Classroom

JUNE 13, 2025

Packet includes 24 pages, 10 customizable covers for your to personalize, and is perfect for grades 2 and up! While this is probably more suited for students in grades 3 and up, I could see even a Kinder teacher use this as a group project to start talking about story elements. Click HERE to grab it now!

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Writing Art Languages Language 83

Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 10, 2025

Keep Supplies Accessible Also, take time to gather essentials– notebooks, pencils, a whiteboard, art supplies, etc. These math, reading, figurative language, and informational text structures anchor chart templates are inspired by the well-loved anchor charts I have featured on my blog for years. On nice days, take your space outside!

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Whether its reinforcing math concepts, improving reading comprehension, or learning a new language, these resources make learning more engaging and effective. The Pathway to Progress Program is expanding to provide more individualized academic support, ensuring that students advance based on skill mastery rather than grade levels.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

With these engaging 7th grade writing prompts, students will dive into a world of self-expression. Challenge your advanced writers with writing prompts for middle school that go beyond 7th grade expectations. Informational Writing Choice Board (Distance Learning) By Swain in the Middle Grades: 5th-8th Standards: CCSS W5.2,

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1 plus 1 plus 1 equals 1

JULY 9, 2025

Grades: 1st & up Approach: Orton-Gillingham based, multisensory, explicit phonics instruction. Grades: K-6th Approach: Daily workbook lessons; short, consistent practice. Grades: K-6th Approach: Workbooks with themed weekly lists and practice pages. All About Spelling We used All About Spelling with all three of my children.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 27, 2025

Vision Board Project & Rubric – Back-to-School, New Year, End-of-Year Activities By Jenn Liu — Engaging to Empower Grades: 9th-12th Subjects: Life Skills Teach middle and high school students how to make a vision board using this no-prep, interactive Google Slides lesson!

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Primary Punch

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

In the first picture, I have board books for pre-k-1st grade and the picture after is a collection of my paperback Valentine’s Day books for 1st grade and up. These are two boom card decks I’m most excited about, Articulation Valentine Party and Language Valentine Party. Back to boom cards!

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k12

JULY 7, 2025

You can use one of our curated playlists or create your own to fit your child’s needs based on: Grade Level (K–12) – From early readers to almost-grads, we’ve got content for every age and every stage. Subject Areas (math, language arts, science, history, and more) – Your child can go from “I hate math!” to “I’ve got this!”

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Primary Punch

JANUARY 2, 2021

iSpy is great for pre-k-1st grade and Winning Word is perfect for 1st grade and up. This month’s dot art is a mitten , we usually read the book The Mitten, then complete the craft. These make mixed groups easy to plan, a variety of articulation and language skills are included in the pack.

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k12

JUNE 24, 2025

12th grade student and SAC intern SAC Blog Series: Each year, the K12 Marketing Department hires a cohort of high school interns known as the Student Advisory Council or SAC. I attended until 7th grade, so most of my school experience is actually with an in-person school. “I By: Madison B., Why did you switch to online private school?

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Primary Punch

DECEMBER 12, 2020

It has printable cards for both articulation and language skills. I have a Build-A-Beard for Articulation and one for language too. In December we make a dot art Christmas tree. I have a Christmas No-Prep Printables file that I made when I taught 2nd grade. I will use this mainly with my language groups.

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Languages Language Activities Reading 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

You can also celebrate this important month by showcasing Hispanic history, culture, and the Spanish language in your curriculum, no matter what class you teach. Decorate your classroom with Hispanic heritage arts and crafts Present students with notable Hispanic historical figures in creative, hands-on ways.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

Psychology “Do Now” Writing Prompts & Slides By Loosli Learning Grades: 9th-12th Subjects: Psychology Ideal for psychology classes or any subject focused on critical thinking, these do now writing prompts are an intriguing way to start the day. Should students be required to take a music or art class? What would you do?

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High School High School Writing Essay 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 9, 2025

Ice Breakers for the First Day of School By Teaching from A-Z Grades: 5th-12th Set the tone in your class right away with three ice breaker activities for students to get to know each other. 1, 2, 4, L.1, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 Need conversation starters for the first week of school or transitions from school vacations?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 30, 2025

Get kids ready for the next grade Over the summer, you can help prepare for whats next by reviewing key skills from the past year and gently introducing concepts theyll encounter soon. Tackle a hands-on project together Let kids take on small projects like starting a mini vegetable garden, writing a short story, or creating art.

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We are Teachers

JULY 22, 2025

Find options for all grades on a variety of subjects. These picture writing prompts are a unique way to excite young creative writers.

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Writing Grades Language Languages 89

Teacher Toms Blog

JUNE 2, 2025

My family moved to Athens, Greece when I was in 4th grade. I'm sure that at some level her motivations were educational, but I think the main point was that we were living in a country in where the media was in a language we didn't understand, and she wanted us to be at least minimally entertained.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 28, 2025

Do projects where your grade is your hard work alone, or count on your friends to help you make the grade? By Mindful and Kind Counseling Grades: 6th-12th You can create your own slides or use one of these 40 premade Would You Rather question slides. See your cultures art hanging in the Louvre or trending on social media?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 30, 2025

2 | EDITABLE By Lana’s Classroom Grades: 6th-12th Subjects: English Language Arts Fifty riddles and accompanying solutions make it easy to incorporate daily riddles into your class period. ELA Bell Ringers Riddles Brain Teasers | For Teens | Vol. #2 The resource includes editable slides in a U.S.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Give high schoolers the chance to channel their growing maturity into reasoned, structured arguments fueled by their passionate opinions and perspectives through the art of debate! Should texting language be in the dictionary? Should grades matter a lot when it comes to a student’s future career? 8; CCRA.SL.4

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Founded in 2012, ThinkCERCA offers a set of digital tools and lesson plans to help educators teach critical thinking skills across a variety of subjects, including English language arts (ELA), math, social studies and science. Some districts purchase the product as a wholesale textbook replacement for their ELA classes.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 10, 2017

I inform all about the language of learning. It’s interesting to note, in all of Hattie’s voluminous research, the big effects on whether students thrive are: student self-reporting grades. Subjects like art and music — though they show little value in overall student success — are valuable in and of themselves.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

William and Matthew started going to online school when they were in third and fourth grade. From math to language arts, from homeroom to electives, all of their classes took place online. We enrolled at the K12-powered school in Georgia when they were 7 and 8 years old, and have never looked back.

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