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Embarrassing… But Also Kind of Awesome

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  Embarrassing… But Also Kind of Awesome I love working in the school system—correction, elementary school . Don’t get me wrong. It’s a lot of work. There’s stress. There’s frustration. There are days when you go home wondering if you even matter. But then… there are the fun moments. And sometimes—okay, a lot of times—there are the embarrassing moments. Like when you’re walking through the mall or down an aisle at Walmart, minding your own business, when suddenly— “MR. MEDINAAAAA!” —and it’s coming from about 200 feet away. Every. Head. Turns. Or when a student sneaks up behind you while you're shopping and says, “Hey… I know you.” And then their parent looks at you like 'Who?' I’ve even heard a parent whisper, “How do you know that man?” And now I’m standing there holding a gallon of milk and a loaf of bread, trying to explain that I’m not some random stranger who talks to children for fun—I work at the school! But honestly? There’s nothing like the feeling you ...
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Spark Adventure in Your 3rd-5th Grade Classroom: Discover the First Six Chapters of "The Missing Moo" from the Secrets of Whisper Pine Series

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  Spark Adventure in Your 3rd-5th Grade Classroom: Discover the First Six Chapters of "The Missing Moo" from the Secrets of Whisper Pine Series As elementary school teachers, we know the magic of a great book that captivates young minds, sparks curiosity, and ties into lessons on problem-solving, empathy, and resilience. If you're looking for a fresh, engaging read-aloud or independent reading option for your 3rd to 5th graders, look no further than The Missing Moo , the thrilling first book in the Secrets of Whisper Pine series by William Medina. This heart-pounding mystery is perfect for students aged 8-12, blending suspense with relatable characters and themes that encourage critical thinking. Best of all, you can dive right in with the first six chapters available on Laterpress—ideal for testing it out in your classroom without commitment. youtube.com Mystery Suspense book - Secrets of Whisper Pine #booktok #books A Gripping Tale That Hooks Young Readers from Page ...
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Bribe Children to Learn the Right Way

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  Bribe Children to Learn the Right Way As any parent or teacher will tell you, getting a child to learn—to truly enjoy it and want to do it—is one of the most difficult things you can do today. You are fighting against shrinking attention spans chased by catchy TikTok videos, music-filled dance clips, and everything else found on social media. Even YouTube has to deal with the shrinking attention of its viewers; that is why they are pushing "Shorts" so hard today. How to Get Their Attention One of the things I do to grab the attention of students is to challenge them to play games. I do this during Daycare—the one place on a school campus where children want nothing to do with learning. Daycare is their time. It’s free time to play, talk with friends, and run wild on the playground while they wait for their parents to pick them up. While we tell them to do their homework or read a book during daycare, we know most resist this. They don’t give it their all, or they do the ba...
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