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Nonfiction books that are NOT terrible for new readers
If you've seen our reading list, you probably know we hate graded readers. The nonfiction version of graded readers are the absolute...
Nikki Yeager
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The Best Kids Podcasts
Why did I make a podcast list on a website meant for teaching ideas? Well, why not?! But seriously, a lot of students who I tutor in...
Nikki Yeager
Sep 16, 20248 min read
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Podcasts and Books -- the perfect combination
I love the combination of podcasts and books for new readers and English language learners.
Nikki Yeager
Sep 16, 20246 min read
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Mad Libs for reluctant writers
Skills: Understanding and practicing the parts of speech including nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, past/present tense, etc. Writing...
Nikki Yeager
Aug 22, 20243 min read
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Writing a Book with No Pictures
Kids who like to be in control will love writing a story where they get to make grown ups say WHATEVER they want to. Fun writing prompt.
Nikki Yeager
Jul 25, 20242 min read
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Combine new foreign language vocabulary into English sentences
Use this trick gifted kids prefer when learning foreign language vocabulary. Incorporate new words into native-language sentences.
Nikki Yeager
Jul 15, 20242 min read
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The Best Learn-to-Read Book List Ever Compiled
Best book list by level from first-readers to middle school books. Sorted by Lexile and DRA levels.
Nikki Yeager
Jul 13, 20248 min read
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Copy sentences...with a twist!
Skills: Writing mechanics including letter formation and spacing Basic reading Good for: Beginning writers who need entertainment to stay...
Nikki Yeager
Jul 13, 20242 min read
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Make the pencil jump
Use this activity to help kids remember to put spaces between their words. If you forget a space, you have to jump!
Nikki Yeager
Jul 13, 20242 min read
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Mistakes can be fun!
Use this activity to help kids get used to making mistakes. Good for writing worksheets.
Nikki Yeager
Jul 13, 20242 min read
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Airplanes for Answers
Use an activity-based reward for getting writing worksheets correct. Great for elementary school kids learning grammar and writing
Nikki Yeager
Jul 13, 20242 min read
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Hide and Find Vocab
Use this alternative to flashcards to help kids learn new vocabulary in a foreign language, or practice sight words. Hide and find for fun!
Nikki Yeager
Jul 13, 20242 min read
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