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How to Get Kids Excited About Writing

The CoolCatTeacher

We also talk about an authentic project of having kids write a personal book and the various steps of making it happen. Questions Answered in This Show: What are the best free writing apps for classrooms, including tools like Book Creator? Get 3 months FREE of Book Creator Premium with the code COOLCATTEACHER!

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10 Strategies Designed to Engage Elementary Students Online

Catlin Tucker

” I had several elementary teachers request that I work on a similar blog focused on younger learners. Below are ten strategies I hope will help elementary teachers to engage their young learners online. #1 Learning stations are a staple in most elementary classrooms. 8 Online Learning Stations.

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13 Websites That Provide Lots of Digital Books for Summer Reading

Ask a Tech Teacher

Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. There is one bright spot in this story: Online books. Here are a list of sites that offer digital books for kids to adults: Bookopolis. Access this catalog via the website.

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12 Websites for Digital Books Summer Reading

Ask a Tech Teacher

Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. There is one bright spot in this story: Online books. Here are eight sites that offer free books for kids to adults: Bookopolis. Access this catalog via the website.

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How Large Print Books Create a ‘Virtuous Cycle’ for All Readers

Edsurge

Districts have implemented a wide range of interventions, from hiring tutors to holding contests that reward students for reading as many books as possible. These books contain the same text as standard editions but use a 16-point font, high-contrast black ink and increased spacing to enhance reading for reluctant or struggling readers.

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Elementary Writing Rubrics

Catlin Tucker

In my book Blended Learning in Grades 4-12 , I shared the following elementary writing rubrics with my readers. Unfortunately, the short links I provided in my book have timed out, so I wanted to share these on my blog so any elementary teachers interested in using them have access! ElemOpinionWritingRubric.

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Differentiating Instruction in Kindergarten and Elementary Grades with Laura Robb

The CoolCatTeacher

Furthermore, kindergarten and elementary grades are fundamental. Dr. Robb has written more than 25 books on reading but also takes 3-4 months each school year as a classroom teacher. Laura Robb has written more than 30 books for teachers. Recently she has completed two books with her son Evan Robb, a middle school principal.