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5 Activities for Olive, the Other Reindeer

5 Activities for Olive, the Other Reindeer

Olive, the Other Reindeer is the sweet story of Olive the dog who thinks he must be a reindeer! WHY BOOK COMPANIONS? Book companions are a fun and engaging way to get students interacting with a read aloud picture book! When I was teaching I had a lot of difficulty finding leveled book companions that would meet the needs of students in my self-contained classroom, so I made my own. Here’s a look inside the Olive, the Other Reindeer Book Companion ((This blog post contains affiliate links for your convenience. You don’t pay any more by clicking my link (and I actually find...

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How to Catch an Elf Activities

How to Catch an Elf Activities

How to Catch an Elf is a fun holiday and Christmas book and your students will love to see if the elf can be caught! WHY BOOK COMPANIONS? Book companions are a fun and engaging way to get students interacting with a read aloud picture book! When I was teaching I had a lot of difficulty finding leveled book companions that would meet the needs of students in my self-contained classroom, so I made my own. Here’s a look inside the How to Catch an Elf Book Companion ((This blog post contains affiliate links for your convenience. You don’t pay any more by...

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Short-Term Educational Goals To Help You Stay On Track

Short-Term Educational Goals To Help You Stay On Track

As we all know, life can be unpredictable and ever-changing. Because of this, it’s important to have short-term educational goals that can be easily adapted as needed. For example, my current short-term educational goal is to finish my undergraduate degree within the next two years. However, if something unexpected comes up and I’m not able to complete my degree in that time frame, my goal can easily be adjusted accordingly. It’s important to have short-term educational goals for yourself so that you can stay on track and continue learning and growing, even when life gets in the way. What short-term...

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An Alternative to An Ancient Greece Map Worksheet

An Alternative to An Ancient Greece Map Worksheet

An Alternative to An Ancient Greece Map Worksheet Looking for an alternative to an Ancient Greece map worksheet? I have an Ancient Greece geography interactive notebook that your students will LOVE! This interactive notebook is full of map and geography activities that will help your students grasp the concept of where Ancient Greece was and how the society grew and adapted due to its climate and land. These interactive notebook pieces are hands-on and engaging – and about ten times more fun than a worksheet Need resources on Ancient Greek economics and culture as well? I also have an Ancient...

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How To Succeed In College: 10 Tips For Students Who Need Extra Help

How To Succeed In College: 10 Tips For Students Who Need Extra Help

There are many reasons why someone might need help achieving their academic goals. Perhaps they struggled in school growing up and never learned effective study habits. Maybe they have a learning disability that makes it difficult to retain information or process information quickly. Or maybe they simply don’t have enough time to devote to their studies because of work or family obligations. Whatever the reason, there is no shame in seeking out help to achieve your academic goals. There are many resources available, from tutoring services to study groups to academic advising. And with a little effort and commitment, anyone...

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