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Brianna Smith
Sep 17, 20213 min read
Back to School Read Alouds and Crafts for Primary Grades
Back to school is ALWAYS a hectic and often stressful time of year. Your routines aren't set in place yet, and you have so much to teach...
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Brianna Smith
Mar 28, 20212 min read
Colorful Self Portrait Craftivity for Holi for Students
At the start of this year, I decided to make the effort to make sure I learned and talked about all different holidays with my students....
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Brianna Smith
Mar 15, 20213 min read
Read Alouds for the Month of March
Hey friends! Spring is right around the corner, and I'm so enjoying exploring all of the books this season has to offer. March has an...
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Brianna Smith
Feb 4, 20215 min read
ALL ABOUT LOVE: Read Alouds for Valentine's Day
Normally, when a new holiday rolls around, I spend way too much money ordering books for my students. This year, given we are virtual,...
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Brianna Smith
Nov 29, 20204 min read
The Best Christmas & Holiday Themed December Read Aloud and Craftivities
Before reading any further in the Christmas & Holiday themed post, please consider diversifying your lessons this month and read here...
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Brianna Smith
Sep 28, 20202 min read
Halloween Read Alouds and Craftivities for Primary Grades
The most BOO-tiful time of year is upon us and my love for fall and Halloween has resulted in some seriously SKELE-fun crafts to go along wi
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Brianna Smith
Jul 9, 20202 min read
Helping Sight Words Stick!
Calling all primary teachers! Sight words are MAJOR in pre-k to second. I knew this going into my first year in kindergarten and wanted to h
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Brianna Smith
May 20, 202014 min read
Everything you Need to Supplement your IRLA Instruction in Early Elementary
That moment when you're reading instruction comes together... Your kids are engaged... and goals are being reached... sounds amazing, right?
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Brianna Smith
Apr 24, 20205 min read
How to Use Reading Goals in Your Classroom
Trying to figure out how to manage/effectively use IRLA Power Goals in your classroom? You've come to the right place!
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