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Sharing successes and challenges through teaching while becoming a (hopefully) published author.

Activities for September (and a new math game)
Gamify Math, Math, Community Building, Literacy, Active Learning, Early Year Melissa Salter Gamify Math, Math, Community Building, Literacy, Active Learning, Early Year Melissa Salter

Activities for September (and a new math game)

Looking for ideas to start the year? Let me help! This post provides links to ideas I shared last year to help start your year. It includes community building activities and books that work well! I have also included how to play a game I ALWAYS teach in September that is loved—The Nasty Place Value Game!

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Picture Books in Intermediate Part 1: Why Picture Books?
Picture Books, Kids Literature, Education Strategies, Teaching Strategies, Early Year Melissa Salter Picture Books, Kids Literature, Education Strategies, Teaching Strategies, Early Year Melissa Salter

Picture Books in Intermediate Part 1: Why Picture Books?

Part 1 of a series teaching how to use picture books in the intermediate classroom. This first blog post is an introduction to the series as well as my personal ‘Why’ behind my use of picture books in the classroom.

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