Tag Archives: writing

Engaging Vocabulary Game for Better Learning

Posted on 08/29/2026 by teachlearnlaugh

A few years ago, I tutored a 3rd grade girl and it was the first year that she met the vocabulary card assignment. The task was to take the list of vocabulary words, write a word on a note card, … Continue reading →

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Start Talking

Posted on 03/18/2011 by teachlearnlaugh

Babies and young children need a language rich environment.  They need you to talk to them.  They need you to also talk with them.  They start learning to read by sharing books. Book Smart,  Top to Bottom, Drama, Drama, Drama! and … Continue reading →

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Internet Woes

Posted on 02/06/2011 by teachlearnlaugh

Webcams, one of my to go to tools for teaching grammar and writing to my 1st graders.  I have spent hours searching the internet, clicking on countless links, sorting through the good, the bad and the ugly, finding the perfect … Continue reading →

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