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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 that will help you hone your teaching craft.

PreK-12 Literacy Blogs

Literacy Blogs

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AI in Education: Navigating the Impact on the Literacy Classroom

Feb 24
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Foundational Reading and Writing: A Reciprocal Relationship

Sep 23
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Summer Reading Challenge

Jul 23
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Building a Culture of Readers

May 23
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13 Must-Read Books for ELA Teachers

May 23
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Pursuing Summer Passion Projects

May 23
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Choice and Voice as Movers in Summer Learning

Apr 23
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Eight Habits for Reading and Writing Success

Apr 23
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Tiny Steps to Incorporate the Science of Reading

Apr 23
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3 Ways To Strengthen Teacher Well-Being and Appreciation

Jan 23
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Keepin’ Science Real: STEM it Up!

Sep 22
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“Where I’m From” Writing Activity

Aug 22
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Keeping the Joy In Summer Reading

Jun 22
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10 Book Report Alternatives

Apr 22
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Supporting Our Upper Level Readers

Mar 22
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4 Ways To Celebrate National Reading Month

Mar 22
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The 4 Principles of Word Study

Feb 22
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Words Their Way Wednesdays

Feb 22
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Using “The Book List” as a Mentor Text

Dec 21
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3 Ways to Celebrate National Book Month

Oct 21
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4 Questions For a Reading Formative Assessment

Sep 21
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In a Reading Slump?

Apr 21
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What is Systematic & Explicit Instruction?

Feb 21
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Learning To Read: What Really Matters with Dr. Judy Wallis

Nov 20
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Learning to Read: What Really Matters With Dr. P. David Pearson

Nov 20
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Anyone Out There? Distance Learning Tips When Teaching Into the Void

Oct 20
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3 Steps To Start a Margin Project In Your School

Sep 20
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Learning To Read: What Really Matters with Frank Serafini

Sep 20
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Strengthening Writing and Media Literacy Instruction During Distance Learning

Sep 20
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