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Why You Shouldn’t Read a Novel to Your Fourth Graders the First Week of School

Why You Shouldn’t Read a Novel to Your Fourth Graders the First Week of School

I’m going out on a limb with a message I feel is super important. Don’t read a novel to your upper elementary students the first week of school.  Yes, really!  Don’t do it! Instead, read picture books!  Read lots of them!  Picture books are fun!  They aren’t just for little kids.  Picture books are for big kids and adults, too. … Read More

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Celebrate Independence Day!

Celebrate Independence Day!

Extra, extra, read all about it.  There’s a FLASH 1 day only sale coming your way!!  In celebration of Independence Day, I am offering freebies and sales for followers of my blog, Facebook, and Instagram.  It pays to be a Mrs. Renz Class insider!! These offers are good at Mrs. Renz Class TpT Store, and are good on July 4th, 2017… Read More

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Multiplication Mayhem

Multiplication Mayhem

Are your students reluctant to learn multiplication?  Do you find that your students are struggling to understand the basics?  I’ve watched far too many kids walk through the door of my classroom saying “I hate math” or “math is my least favorite subject”, which just broke my heart.  Math is near and dear to my heart and something that I find…dare… Read More

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About Mrs. Renz

Hi there, my name is Heather, and I'm a veteran teacher from Oregon with 30+ years of experience primarily in 4th and 5th grades and middle school math. I LOVE designing curriculum! Teaching has been my life and is also my hobby! I love to create teaching materials that inspire and excite students to learn.

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