From backyard barbecues to swimming in the lake to mountain biking in a state park, the summer is full of awesome adventures. With those activities, however, comes the risk of injury. Don’t compromise your summer fun and safety by not taking precautions. The simple tips below will help keep you safe while you enjoy your
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Summer is the perfect time to get outdoors and explore nature. Whether you are planning a week long summer camp with a nature lover’s theme or simply wanting to incorporate some ideas into your lesson plans, the ideas below offer an easy way to get started. They are easy to adapt for the number of
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Idea by Farrah, a Kindergarten Teacher, in Nanuet, NY. Each year, I provide students with my address and ask them to write me letters. As a result, I usually end up with 10-15 pen pals over the summer. The mail encourages students to practice their reading and writing and I get to learn about their
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Idea by Katie, a 1st Grade Teacher, from Chalmette, LA. At the end of the year, we have students interact with a multitude of center activities and file folder games. I then assign students the task of each creating a new math game over the summer. In the fall, students who completed the assignment are
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Idea by Sofia, a 3rd Grade Teacher, from Riverside, CA. To begin celebrating the Olympics, I secure five large hula hoops in colors that match those of the Olympic rings. I tie the hoops together to create an eye-catching display. I then have children brainstorm a list of game events they would like to compete
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Tomorrow is the first day of June and before we know, summer is going to be in full swing.  If you are looking for ways to make learning fun over the summer months, why not focus on one of the holidays, celebrations, and anniversaries that June, July, and August offer.  Check out the list below
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How wonderful would it be if your incoming students this fall had already mastered most, if not all, of their grade level sight words?  Think of the things you could focus on instead!  Before you say goodbye to your students for the summer, print out the Dolch Sight Word list below for the grade they
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There is nothing quite like the moment when you realize that you can count the number of days left on one hand.  It is a moment of excitement, a moment of joy, and, then, a moment of sheer panic when you realize you have to have your room packed up in less than 24 hours
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It has been a busy summer here at Really Good Stuff!  And although the calendar keeps saying that September is just a few short days away, it is hard to believe.  One of the best things that has happened this summer is getting to know all of you a bit better.  From great new friends
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Summertime is the perfect time for capturing special moments with your friends and family on camera.  Whether you are using an expensive digital camera with a host of lenses, or your camera of choice is your phone, preserving those memories is important.  When it comes to storing those pictures you have a few options.  Check
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