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Back in March, I lost a wonderful friend who also happened to be the co-founder of the

April is National Poetry Month! When you saw those words, what was your first reaction? You might have been thinking, “Yay! I love

Guest blog post by Francie Kugelman

Do you remember the thrill of dropping a marble into a maze and watching it roll, spin,

Francie Kugelman and I founded the Caring Classrooms Community in 2013, and we spent the next 10 years collaborating on

Do you remember the last time you and your friends had a great discussion? I’ll bet you didn’t take turns around the

Happy November! Is there a better time to write about all the things we are thankful for? This writing topic might seem

Did you know that October 5th is Do Something Nice Day? Google it and you’ll see! What a great time to teach your

How much time do you spend each week on spelling instruction? If you’re an upper elementary teacher, the answer is probably “not

Each year on September 11th, we reflect on a series of horrific events that changed the course of history. As a teacher,

Imagine yourself as a student in a new classroom during the first week of school. Unless your teacher starts off

Years ago, I searched everywhere to find the perfect calendar to use with my students, but I couldn’t find one

Getting the school year off to a great start is essential, which means that what you do the first week of

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