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How to set up an Enrichment Binder for Upper Elementary Students
The idea of Enrichment Binders came from a need to provide meaningful, low-prep academic enrichment to upper elementary students. I was...
Janis Lodge
Jul 314 min read
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5 Fast Finisher Activities That Actually Build Thinking Skills
Ever hear this five minutes into your lesson? "I'm done! Now what?" If you're teaching upper elementary, chances are you’ve got a few...
Janis Lodge
Jul 163 min read
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Depth & Complexity Made Easy: 10 Upper-Elementary Classroom Ideas for Big Thinking
If you’ve ever felt like your high-ability students need more challenge—or that your entire class could benefit from deeper...
Janis Lodge
Jul 24 min read
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The Magic of Emoji Writing: A Simple Tool That Transforms Young Writers
I will never forget the first time I introduced Emoji Writing  to my third-grade class. I passed out the directions, writing checklist,...
Janis Lodge
May 233 min read
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