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Cursive Handwriting in Elementary Schools: Why It’s Back in 2025
States are bringing cursive handwriting back to classrooms. Learn why it matters, how to teach it, and where to start with confidence for lasting success.
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The 5 Best ELA Websites to Start Using Today
Here is my list of the 5 absolute best ELA sites to use! The ones my students LOVE. These are the most effective, student-friendly, and high-engagement sites I use almost every single day.
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3 AI tools every teacher needs
3 AI Tools for Busy Teachers WONDERING WHAT AI HAS TO OFFER TEACHERS? Start with these 3 simple AI tools to save tons of time and energy! Let’s face it—teaching is rewarding, but…
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Teaching Digital Literacy
Making sure our students have strong digital literacy skills is a new requirement of educators; often, teaching computer skill lands on the shoulders of ELA teachers. Here are my secrets to making this…
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Using the RACE writing strategy to transform student writing
Build confidence with the RACE Strategy: a proven 4-step strategy for students to use when writing constructed responses. Get freebies, inspiration, pro-tips, and more! Make test-prep easier, happier, and better all around.
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My FAVORITE Christmas Writing Activity
Get a FREE Christmas writing activity resource perfect for this holiday season in your classroom. This is my all-time favorite activity during a holiday to keep kids ENGAGED while having a blast being…
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3 Google Extensions EVERY Teacher Needs
Here are 3 Google Extensions every teacher needs that will simplify your work and add FUN to your classroom! There are SO MANY amazing Google Extensions out there! How do you know which…
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Welcome to Simply ELA!
Instagram Facebook Pinterest Hi! I’m Stephanie. Teacher by day; curriculum creator by night. The fact that you’re here means we probably already have a lot in common: we are both passionate teachers who want…
