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What is Enchanted Learning?
What is Enchanted Learning? It is many things to many learners, parents, and educators. The two friends, founded in 1993 by Jeananda Col and Mitchell Spector, wanted to create a well-rounded selection of educational games on various topics for their children. Their first endeavor was a CD-ROM game called 'Busy Little Brains." The company is […]
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Effective Word Decoding and Phonics (How to)
Three keys to success in ensuring students become global readers are phonemic awareness, concept imagery, and symbol imagery. While most educators have been teaching phonemic awareness for quite some time, concept imagery and symbolic imagery are relatively new concepts in decoding words. In this effective word decoding and phonics how-to guide, we'll look at decoding […]
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Classroom Setup Stress (How to Cope)
It's that time of year when classroom setup is on every teacher's mind. While we might be looking forward to the finished effect, and we can't wait for our students to make use of all the effort we put in, step one can often be the most stressful. Getting a plan together, knowing what you […]
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How Parents Can Help Their Children Succeed at School
Helping kids succeed in school is at the top of the to-do list for every parent " whether it's back-to-school time or anytime! Kids struggle with new classroom environments, lesson topics, changing social groups, and peer pressure every year. Moreover, somewhere in the back of our adult heads, we think our kids are strong, smart, […]
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9 Reasons Why 2nd Grade is the Best (for Teaching)
Second graders are at a pivotal time in their young lives and an exciting place educationally. They are working hard to do well in school and make more sense of the greater world around them. Many teachers love to teach 2nd grade for various reasons. Here are our nine reasons why 2nd grade is the […]
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3 Awesome Recommendation Letter Samples for Students
With college admissions fast approaching and the competition hotter than ever, recommendation letters have never been more critical. These short pieces of text can be the one thing that sets your students apart from their peers " especially when it comes to the most prestigious of schools. Sound like a lot of pressure? Unfortunately, you're […]
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What is SchoolNotes?
One of the most common complaints parents have is about the lack of communication with their children and teachers. As a teacher, this can be frustrating. There are only so many letters and emails that can be sent, and many of these are ignored or forgotten, leaving teachers at a loss for improving communication with […]
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Word Study (Classroom, Patterns, Instruction)
When teaching spelling, one of the most tried-and-tested methods involves providing children with a list of words to learn at the beginning of the week, with a test taking place on Friday. While spelling tests have long been part of school life, it's fair to say that this method is somewhat boring and lacks the […]
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12 Ways to Help Your Students through the End of the School Year
Getting kids to stay focused towards the end of the school year can be challenging for any teacher. With the school year ending on the horizon, textbooks and tests tend to be the last things on the minds of young students. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways that teachers can capture the attention of their […]

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