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National Thank You Letter Day: What It Is & How to Celebrate

By Guest Author Carew Papritz UPDATE: This program took place in 2020 and has now concluded. National Thank You Letter Day takes place on November 14th during the month in which we as a country remember to give thanks. Taking place one week before Thanksgiving, “National Thank You Letter Day” is to remind us of …

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2nd Grade Books List

The Most Amazing 2nd Grade Books!

What are the best 2nd grade books for kids to read? By the beginning of second grade, most kids are well on their way to fluent, comfortable reading! Thankfully, for the majority of children, the days of struggling letter-by-letter to sound out the words are over. Whew! Most second graders are confident, comfortable readers who …

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What is a Running Record

What is a Running Record & Why You Should Use It

You can figure out your child’s reading level at home yourself with a casual assessment called a running record.  Elementary school teachers frequently use running records to spot-check student progress quickly throughout the year.  You can even download a free simple running record form here to get started and I’ll walk you step-by-step through the …

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