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Teaching in the Heart of Florida

The Friday 5 – 6th Edition

Welcome to The Friday 5 – 6th Edition! I’ve gathered 5 fun-interesting-enlightening-helpful-or crazy things I found this week in the world of teaching and education! Clearly, I spend way too much time online – but now you won’t have to!

Keep up to date on teaching strategies, education news, free resources, and more with this weekly post from Teaching in the Heart of Florida! This 6th edition is full of timely information that you can use right away - Increasing Student Independence, FREE Wear a Mask Clipart, Using Accelerated Readers Charts to Motivate Students, Six Reasons for Optimism, and Don't Compare Yourself. Check it out!




1.  One of my big goals for students is always finding ways to decrease dependence on me and increase their independence! A Way to Increase Students’ Independence in Learning

2. This week’s FREEBIE: Wear a Mask Clipart. This clipart could be used for so many things at back-to-school time!

3. Does your school use Accelerated Reader? This post shows one way to encourage students and keep track of their goals! Using Accelerated Reader Goal-Setting Charts to Motivate Your Students This Year!

Using Accelerated Reader goal-setting charts in your classroom can motivate your students to read more this year! Visual reminders are so important for young students to continuously work toward their goals. Having goals to strive for on these chalkboard and polka dot charts will inspire students to work hard at taking Accelerated Reader comprehension tests so they can move up the chart! This post quickly explains how you can use them to motivate your readers!

4. Knowledge is power. Keep up with the latest Covid-19 facts is at the forefront of teacher’s minds right now. Is it safe to go back? What are my options? Here’s an article that has some encouraging news: Six Reasons for Optimism.

5. Don’t compare yourself – this Covid-19 situation is affecting teachers differently. Hang in there!



I hope you found something that made you smile, something that made you think, and something that helped you! If you have any ideas you think my readers could use – please let me know!


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The Friday Five - 6th Edition
Thanks for being here – have a wonderful weekend!

I’m a huge fan of teaching kids how to have a growth mindset in school and life. If you are too or want to learn more – Grab this FREEBIE that can help you get started with your class! 

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