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Building Successful VEX IQ Robotics Teams

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Creative Winter-Themed Bulletin Boards to Showcase Student Artwork

Creative Winter-Themed Bulletin Boards to Showcase Student Artwork

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Transform your classroom into a winter wonderland with creative bulletin boards that celebrate...
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The Best Christmas Gifts for Teachers

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Finding the perfect holiday gift for a teacher can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be!...
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7 Great Benefits of Honoring Veterans in Schools

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Honoring Veterans Day in elementary schools provides students with invaluable lessons in respect...
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Blockchain in Education and Voting

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Blockchain technology is transforming education and voting by offering secure, decentralized systems...
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Hello I'm Jeremy Sayers.

My first blog was meant to connect with and provide resources for students and parents in the 2nd-grade class I was teaching. 

EdThings.com is an extension of that first site.  There are many math resources and worksheets on this site, along with articles related to the field of education. 

I have been an elementary school teacher for over 20 years. In 2023 I was honored to be named as an LAUSD Teacher of the Year. Thank you for visiting. I hope this site is helpful to you.

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Link to the video lessons for Eureka Math Grade 2 Modules 1 - 8
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2nd Grade Benchmark Advanced Resource
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Build a Boat for Treasure: A Game That Teaches Problem-Solving

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10 Differentiated Instruction Strategies for Teachers

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10 Thanksgiving Teaching Activities for Elementary Students

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Why Kids Should Start Learning to Read at Age 5

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Starting to teach kids to read at age 5 can significantly impact their cognitive, social, and emotional development. At this age, children’s brains...
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Technology is Transforming How We Learn

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Teaching Kindergartners the Art of Collage Making

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Teaching Elementary School Kids Coding with Bee-Bot

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Teaching Coding in First Grade Classroom Success Story

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Create a Mummy Jar Halloween Art Decoration

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Creating Mummy Jar Halloween Art is a fun and engaging project perfect for the spooky season. This activity involves wrapping mason jars with gauze to create a mummy effect, adding googly eyes for...
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Fun-Filled Halloween Spider Web Art Project

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The Spider Web Art project is an engaging and creative Halloween-themed activity perfect for young children. Using simple materials like black construction paper, white glue, and paint, kids can...
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How to Create a Ghost Windsock Halloween Decoration

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Creating a Ghost Windsock is a fun and engaging Halloween craft that kids will love. Using simple materials like white paper, streamers, and markers, this project allows children to explore their...
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How to Create a Pumpkin Patch Collage

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Creating a pumpkin patch collage is a fun and creative autumn activity that allows children to explore their artistic skills while celebrating the season. Using simple materials like orange...
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How to Create A Paper Plate Haunted House

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The "Paper Plate Haunted House" is a creative and engaging Halloween art project perfect for young learners. This activity encourages students to explore their artistic skills while developing fine...
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Understanding Math Teachers: A Guide

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Understanding math teachers involves more than just knowing their terminology—it's about grasping the teaching strategies they use to help students succeed. From the 3 Reads Protocol, which aids in...
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Create Thanksgiving Turkey Art with Hand-Tracing

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Teach your students the classic Thanksgiving Turkey Art lesson by transforming simple hand tracings into festive turkeys. This engaging activity blends creativity with tradition, allowing each child...
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How to Foster Lifelong Learning

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Lifelong Learning is the belief that the propensity to learn should be a perpetual process, transcending the confines of formalized education. More than just...

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Sudoku Worksheet Creator

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Free Fact Family Worksheet Creator For Learning Addition

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Create Your Own Math Worksheets

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Find the Quotient Division Worksheet Generator

Find the Quotient Division Worksheet Generator

Math Worksheet Creator Create Your Own Find the Quotient Worksheets Select Factor answers up to? 1 2...
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Missing Factor Worksheets

Math Worksheet Creator Create Your Own Missing Factors Worksheets Select Factor answers up to? 1 2 3...
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Division Worksheets

Math Worksheet Creator Create Your Own Division Worksheets You can use this worksheet creator or...
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Create Your Own Fact Family Addition and Subtraction Worksheets with triangular diagrams

Free Fact Family Worksheet Creator For Learning Addition

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How to Foster Lifelong Learning

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12 Steps to Promote Innovation Through Engineering

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The Role of Robotics Education in Engineering

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50 Growth Mindset Quotes to Inspire

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How to Use Fractions Manipulatives

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10 October Reading Activities for Elementary Students

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10 Fall Bulletin Board Ideas for Classrooms

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How to Create a Witch Hat Bookmark