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Welcome to the Fresh Ideas for Teaching blog & podcast. Within these pages, you’ll find helpful tips, lesson freebies, and more from teachers, authors, and other educators just like you. We hope that our posts not only inspire you but also serve to keep you informed on new PreK-12 curriculum solutions and tools. Hone your craft with our teacher blogs.

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$149M Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant (CLSD) awarded to 22 states and Washington, D.C.

October 3

The Power of Dictation

May 14

Fresh Ideas K-12 blog World Language classroom tips.

Tips for Using Authentic Materials in the World Language Classroom

March 21

AI in Education: Navigating the Impact on the Literacy Classroom

February 13

Using a MathPlay Approach for 3rd Grade Multiplication

February 6

The 5 Pillars of Reading Explained

Jun 24

Authentic Language Learning: Bridging Classroom Learning to Real-World Application

Jun 24

Tips for Using Authentic Materials in the World Language Classroom

Mar 24

AI in Education: Navigating the Impact on the Literacy Classroom

Feb 24

Using a MathPlay Approach for 3rd Grade Multiplication

Feb 24

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How Braiding Funds can Maximize K-12 Funding

Jan 24

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Guide for Teachers: How to Get District Funding

Jan 24

2023 Wrapped: The Best Savvas Reels, School Stories, Podcasts, & Blogs of the Year

Dec 23

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Tiny Steps to Incorporate the Science of Reading

Apr 23

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FREE PI Day Activities

Mar 23

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Exploring Functions with my Second Grader

Feb 23

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Digital Choice Boards

Feb 23

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3 Ways To Strengthen Teacher Well-Being and Appreciation

Jan 23

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Integrating Language Literacy SIOP Lesson Examples for Developing Oral Language with Reading Skills

Jan 23

Martin Luther King Jr Day Free Resources

Jan 23

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Revisiting Classroom Routines: The First Week After Winter Break

Jan 23

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ESSER Funding Update: Dept of Ed clarifies ESSER can fund activities beyond Sept 30, 2024

Dec 22

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3 Ways To Use Music In Your Elementary Classroom

Nov 22

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Why You Should Use Music in the Classroom

Nov 22

4 Ways to Guide Students to Success

Oct 22

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Re-envisioning Math Instruction for Multilingual Learners

Sep 22

AP® Precalculus – Change in Tandem

Sep 22

3 Quick and Effective Lesson Starters

Sep 22

“Where I’m From” Writing Activity

Aug 22

A Simple Back-to-School Meditation for Educators

Aug 22

Creating Moments of Self-Care

Aug 22

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Assessing Knowledge and Cleverness in the Math Classroom

Aug 22

How Educators Can Use Discovery To Refocus Their Love of Teaching

Jul 22

3 Good Things: Positive Practice for Educators

Jul 22

Reflective Journaling for Educators

Jul 22

4 Ways To Maximize Student Engagement

Jun 22

Keeping the Joy In Summer Reading

Jun 22

Summer Send-Off Postcard Project

Jun 22

Unpacking the New Mathematical Practices of AP® Precalculus

May 22

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Two Strategies to Rebuild Learners’ Confidence in Risk-taking

May 22

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Listening To Students’ Mathematical Ideas

May 22

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Career & Technical Education: 7 Steps to Success in High School EMT Programs

Apr 22

10 Book Report Alternatives

Apr 22

Engaging Students with Phenomena: Why Can’t We Walk Through Walls?

Apr 22

Biology: A Science That Keeps Changing

Mar 22

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4 Ways edTech is Transforming Student Learning Experiences

Mar 22

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Supporting Our Upper Level Readers

Mar 22

4 Ways To Celebrate National Reading Month

Mar 22

The 4 Principles of Word Study

Feb 22

3 Math Games to Engage Early Elementary Students

Aug 22

Funding for Summer Learning

Feb 22

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How to Organize a Celebration of Black History Month in Your School

Jan 22

5 Lesson Ideas to Help Newcomers Thrive

Jan 22

Using “The Book List” as a Mentor Text

Dec 21

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5 Critical Components For Mathematical Proficiency

Dec 21

4 Inspiring STEM Fair Talks To Use In Your Classroom

Dec 21

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3 Ways To Use Authentic Resources for Teaching Spanish

Dec 21

Teacher Self-Care: The Best Teacher is the Best You

Nov 21

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An Engaging Activation Routine for Secondary Math Students

Nov 21

A is for Adult SEL

Nov 21

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Give Them Something to Talk About!

Oct 21

How to Guide Your Students As Digital Citizens

Oct 21

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Essentials for Supporting Multilingual Learners

Oct 21

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3 Ways to Celebrate National Book Month

Oct 21

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5 Activities to Promote Student Agency in the Classroom

Sep 21

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First Impressions Returning to School

Sep 21

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Prioritizing Student Check-ins, MathPlay, and Feedback

Sep 21

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4 Questions For a Reading Formative Assessment

Sep 21

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Looking Forward

Aug 21

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5 Top Trends K-12 Leaders Can’t Afford To Ignore

Aug 21

What Makes the Oceans Move?

Aug 21

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Incorporating Student Voice in the Classroom

Jul 21

4 Practices Math Teachers Should Keep From Hybrid Learning

Jul 21

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4 Can’t-Miss Sessions: Moving Learning Forward Symposium

Jul 21

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Who's Driving this Learning?

Jul 21

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Social-Emotional Learning for Lower Elementary Students

Jun 21

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Engaging Math Activities for the Little Ones at Home

Jun 21

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Yes, Inquiry-based Learning and SIOP® Are Compatible

Jun 21

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Finding the Positives in a Challenging School Year

May 21

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Using Multiple Approaches to a Math Question

May 21

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Rethinking Middle School Math

May 21

In a Reading Slump?

Apr 21

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Strategies to Engage Students in Math Class via Hybrid Learning

Apr 21

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Representing Student Identities in the Classroom

Apr 21

Environmental Literacy: A Lot More than the 3 Rs

Apr 21

Ensuring Equity & Access for All Students in Your Science Classroom

Mar 21

Phenomena-Based Learning in The Science Classroom

Mar 21

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CARES, CRRSA, ESSER, Oh My!

Mar 21

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Hybrid / Concurrent Teaching: 5 Ideas to Make it Work

Mar 21

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The Digital Divide’s Impact on Remote Learners

Mar 21

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7 Ways to Celebrate The Black Community in Your Classroom All Year

Feb 21

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Black History Month Recommended Reading: Books to Add to Your Classroom Library

Feb 21

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How to Differentiate for Success in the Science Classroom

Feb 21

How To SIOP® During a Pandemic

Feb 21

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Tell Me Something Good

Feb 21

Black History Month: Recommended Reading for Educators

Feb 21

Activities to Foster Social-Emotional Learning With Elementary Students

Jan 21

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Five MORE Ways to Structure Your Teaching to Improve Students’ Emotional Well-Being—and Also Your Own

Jan 21

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Five Ways to Structure Your Teaching to Improve Students’ Emotional Well-Being—and Also Your Own

Jan 21

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Stimulus Funds and Non-Public Schools

Jan 21

5 Tips for Successful Breakout Rooms in Virtual or Hybrid Classes

Jan 21

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Involving Parents in The Classroom, Virtually

Jan 21

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Unpacking the “Science of Reading”

Jan 21

CARES vs Second Stimulus: What’s different for K-12?

Jan 21

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10 Tips For Remote Teaching: Takeaways From 2020

Dec 20

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7 Tips for Talking About Diversity

Dec 20

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Pre-K Freebies for the Holidays

Dec 20

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How To Nurture Scientific Literacy

Dec 20

The Power Of Twitter For Educator Development

Dec 20

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Practice & Application with Digital Manipulatives

Nov 20

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Cultivating An Inclusive Classroom Library Year-Round

Nov 20

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Dual Enrollment – Tips and Resources

Nov 20

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Keeping Students Engaged During Distance Learning

Nov 20

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Combining PBL and Student-Created Rubrics To Increase Engagement

Nov 20

7 Last-Minute Halloween Activities for Distance Learning

Oct 20

Taking Your Word Study Lessons Up a Notch

Oct 20

3 Ways to Facilitate Culturally Responsive Learning in the Science Classroom

Oct 20

10 Books to Inspire You to Lead In Times of Change

Oct 20

Orthography: An Anchor Concept for Word Study

Oct 20

How Word Sorts Mimic the Development of Tacit Knowledge

Oct 20

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4 Ways To Bring The Fun Back Into Your Virtual Classroom

Oct 20

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3 Steps To Start a Margin Project In Your School

Sep 20

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Launching Book Clubs in a Remote Learning Environment

Sep 20

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4 Tips to Foster Interaction in a Digital Landscape

Sep 20

Constitution Day: Connecting The Founding Document To Current Events

Sep 20

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Dual Enrollment – New Tips and Resources for Instructors

Sep 20

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Quick Tips for Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning

Sep 20

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Free Science Webinars for High School Students

Sep 20

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Keeping Community Alive in a Virtual World

Aug 20

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