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		<title>Back to School Worries Are GONE With These 3 New Books</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:51:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Let’s be honest: Wemberly Worried has earned her place in every classroom library. Kevin Henkes nailed it when he gave us that sweet little mouse who worries about everything from spilling juice to the first day of school. But here’s the thing: you’ve probably read Wemberly every August for the last 10 years. Your kids [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Morning Journals: A Pathway to Improved 3rd Grade Writing Skills</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Waters]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:13:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Third grade is the beginning of a new type of school for learners. We all know the saying they first learn to read so then they can read to learn, and in third grade, they are really starting to use more analyzing skills and higher-order thinking when it comes to literacy. This also means they [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Morning Meeting for Upper Elementary: The #1 Non-Cringey Way to Start Your Big Kids&#8217; Day</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Waters]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:39:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As educators, we know the importance of setting the right tone for the day, especially with older students. However, finding engaging and meaningful ways to kick off the morning without it feeling forced can be a challenge. That&#8217;s where Morning Meeting for Upper Elementary comes in. Isn&#8217;t Morning Meeting for Younger Grades? For many teachers, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Engaging Kindergarten Writing Activities to Transform Your Classroom Now</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Waters]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kindergarten writing can be an intimidating topic, both for students and teachers alike! Kindergarten students come into the school year with a variety of abilities. Some have learned to write their name and recognize letters while others may still struggle with proper pencil grip and recognizing their name in print. Having a set writing routine [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Ditch the Math Homework: A Powerful Play-Based Alternative</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Waters]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:40:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As teachers, we want our students to grow into the best versions of themselves. This means finding the most developmentally appropriate ways to teach them and talk to them. So why are so many teachers still assigning math homework, sending home worksheet packets, and draining all their free time to be kids? You might be [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>9 Fun Friday Ideas for Your Classroom</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Waters]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 21:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Welcome back, fellow educators! As we approach the end of another bustling week in the K-3 classroom, it&#8217;s time to start planning for everyone&#8217;s favorite day – Fun Friday! Injecting a burst of excitement into the end of the week is crucial for maintaining engagement and fostering a positive learning environment. In this blog post, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>7 Hidden Benefits of Morning Meeting in Upper Grades</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Waters]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 02:17:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[When it comes to incorporating morning meeting in upper grades, many teachers might initially think it&#8217;s too &#8220;babyish&#8221; for their older students. Even my own third-grader once expressed that sentiment! You may be stuck picturing calendar with a group of kindergarten students huddled around a carpet or a teacher reading an oversized picture book in [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Back from Break: Your First Day is Planned</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Waters]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 23:14:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Winter break is so much fun, but coming back from break can often feel like an uphill battle. For students and teachers alike, it&#8217;s akin to experiencing the Sunday scaries, but x4,578! After weeks of holiday festivities, spending time with family, and staying up a little later, it can be challenging to transition back to [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>5 NEW Ways to Use Writing Prompts (Not Just For Morning Journals!)</title>
		<link>https://erinwatersedu.com/2023/09/new-ways-to-use-writing-prompts.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Waters]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Sep 2023 15:23:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Morning journals have long been a staple in the educational world, providing a platform for students to kickstart their day with written expression. However, it&#8217;s time to breathe new life into this age-old practice. In this blog post, we&#8217;re about to embark on a journey to discover five innovative and refreshing ways to use writing [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>How to End Your Day With a Calm Closing Circle And Without Chaos</title>
		<link>https://erinwatersedu.com/2023/07/closing-circle.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Waters]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 13:33:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The closing circle is a valuable practice that can bring a sense of closure and reflection to the end of the school day in an elementary classroom. By implementing a structured routine and involving students in the process, teachers can create a calm and meaningful space for students to wrap up their day. In this [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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