How to Spell Well: Tips and tricks for spelling success

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How to Spell Well: Tips and tricks for spelling success

Would you agree that teaching spelling should be an all-day/every-day job?!  We all know that opportunities to teach quick spelling lessons arise frequently throughout the day.  But, all too often, we miss these teachable moments!

Research on spelling shows that for decades, the common approach to teach spelling centered on rote memorization with a heavy emphasis on visual learning.  But, the research shows that spelling can be improved by

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Classroom Discipline Best Practices

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Classroom Discipline Best Practices

Discipline is one of the most pressing issues in our schools today, and in order for learning to take place, teachers must control and minimize time off task due to discipline problems.  Choosing an effective approach and using it correctly can make a big difference in whether a child feels safe or threatened and whether a child learns more appropriate behaviors or not once the discipline has been administered. 

Instead of waiting until bad behavior rears its ugly head, it is best practice for teachers to

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