The Common Core State Standards Initiative, also known as simply Common Core, is an educational initiative from 2010 that details what K–12 students throughout the United States should know in English language arts and mathematics at the conclusion of each school grade.
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The Importance of Mid-Year Check-Ins Welcome to Kids on the Yard’s Spring Academic Check-In! As we reach the midpoint of the school year, it’s natural
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If your child has an independent practice period at school, you might wonder what they do during this time. Is it truly productive, and does
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Mindset Shifts Creating a positive attitude towards standardized tests begins with reframing them as opportunities rather than challenges. For teachers, this means instead of saying,
Engaging in DIY math games can elevate the understanding of mathematical concepts in meaningful ways. Allowing curiosity to take the lead during these activities is
Phonological awareness is the ability to recognize and work with the sounds in spoken language, such as identifying rhymes, syllables, and individual sounds within words.
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