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This fun word family activity for kindergarteners and preschoolers is a great way to work on spelling and phonics. #kindergarten #preschool #spelling #phonics

The last two components of my math block are the math lesson and lesson assessment. I use the 5-E lesson model to teach new math content. I like the 5-E model because it allows the students to explore and discover the content on their own before I provide additional information and strategies. The 5-E model also allows me to facilitate the lesson through questioning and assess the students' understanding throughout the lesson through my observations. While I regularly plan my lessons using...

Lesson plan about Shapes

My daughter is a clever little two-year-old. Kind, witty, and adorable, if I do say so myself. That being said, she IS only two, which means there are countless things she needs to practice and learn. Add to that the endless list of possibilities for activities (think Pinterest).... it can get very overwhelming, leaving you feeling not good enough and resulting in not as much fun or learning. When I began feeling this way, the teacher in me screamed, "Get organized, woman!" I started...

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Montessori

Because Creative Curriculum is a play based curriculum, my ideal setting would be children learning through their play centers and in a sense their "natural environment." Creative Curriculum is...