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Pre-Writing Strategies That Actually Work
5 Pre-Writing Strategies for 2nd and 3rd Grade: Teaching the First Step of the Writing Process Do your students ever sit at their desks, pencils

Christmas Christian Activities: Baby Jesus in the Manger on a Red Cross Craft
Christmas Christian Activities: 3 Free Crafts and Games to Celebrate the Nativity Looking for Meaningful Christmas Activities? Are you searching for Christmas Christian activities that

Teaching the Writing Process in 2nd and 3rd
Teaching the Writing Process in 2nd and 3rd Grades: Kickstart Paragraph Writing with Confidence Do Your Students Freeze at Paragraph Writing? Have you ever asked

Your Guide to Math Fact Fluency Mastery in Grades 1–2
Your Guide to Math Fact Fluency Mastery in Grades 1–2 Teaching addition and subtraction facts can feel like an endless cycle of flashcards, worksheets, and

4 Math Fact Strategy Practice Tips for Doubles Plus One
4 Powerful Math Fact Strategy Practice Tips Tired of Rote Memorization? Try This Game-Changing Math Fact Strategy Practice Are your students struggling to recall their

5 Centers that will Prioritize Math Fact Fluency
5 Centers that will Prioritize Math Fact Fluency Math fact fluency is an essential math skill that helps students build a strong math foundation. Students

5 Helpful Tips to Teach the Doubles Addition Strategy
5 Tips to Confidently Teach the Doubles Addition Strategy Are you looking for a way to help your students become more fluent in addition facts?

4 Easy Tips to Teach Editing the using COPS Strategy
COPS Editing Strategy in 4 Easy Steps Do your students groan when you tell them it's time to edit their writing? With the COPS strategy,

How to use Addition and Subtraction Strategy Games to Promote Math Fact Fluency
How to use Addition & Subtraction Strategy Games to Promote Math Fact Fluency These addition and subtraction strategy games are effective for many reasons. Here

How To Foster Math Fact Fluency With Timed Tests
How To Foster Math Fact Fluency With Timed Tests Do you have students struggling to master basic math facts? Do you have many resources but

How to Use the CRA model to Teach Math Fact Fluency
How to Use the CRA model to Teach Math Fact Fluency We know that math fact fluency is essential for our students' success in math.

5 Ways to Energize Your Math Independent Practice
5 Tips to Make Math Independent Practice Effective without Overwhelm What is Independent Practice & Why do Primary Students Need it? Independent practice basically asks
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My name is Peggy Means. I am a child of God and a retired elementary teacher. I loved teaching and creating engaging resources for my students. Now, I love sharing my resources and ideas with busy teachers around the world.





