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Hey there! I'm Nichole.
Much of my life is spent with fifth graders, and I love it. We have loads of fun, and I try to share my experiences here on my site.
The past few years have been challenging, but together, we can support our kids and make learning fun too.
Besides teaching, I have a few hobbies. You can learn more about me over on my About Me page.
‘If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.’ –Ignacio ‘Nacho’ Estrada
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Best Back to School Picture Books for 5th Grade
Sometimes it seems like fifth graders are getting too big for some of the tried and true classroom strategies – but I’m here to say that they aren’t! They love a good read aloud from their teacher and the rapt attention they give while listening proves it. If you are
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Are your students ready to dive into the exciting world of volume? In this post, we will be discussing some effective strategies that you can teach your 5th grade students to find the volume of different objects. Since teaching volume can sometimes be a bit dry, I’m going to share