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The VariQuest Visual and Kinesthetic Learning Suite Blog contains resources on classroom ideas, lesson plans, industry news, events, and offers throughout education.

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Academic Subject: English Language Arts | VariQuest Tools: Design Center Software | VariQuest Tools: Poster Maker 3600 | Featured Topics: Common Core | Featured Topics: Lessons and Activities | Featured Topics: Templates for FREE download

Close Reading & the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts

By: Lindsey Graff
November 19th, 2013

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Grade Level: Secondary (7-12) | Academic Subject: STEM | VariQuest Tools: Cutout Maker 1800 | Featured Topics: Lessons and Activities | Academic Subject: Mathematics

Grades 9-12 Activity: Number Tricks & Algebra

By: Lindsey Graff
October 14th, 2013

Challenge students to decode the algebraic equations behind number “tricks”

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How to Write a Grant eBook

How to Write a Grant eBook

This helpful guide includes an explanation of the grant process, including a checklist (with samples!), and useful links and resources to find funding!

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Grade Level: Secondary (7-12) | Grade Level: Intermediate (3-6) | VariQuest Tools: Design Center Software | VariQuest Tools: Poster Maker 3600 | Featured Topics: Lessons and Activities | Academic Subject: Mathematics

Grades 6-8 Activity: Logic Puzzles

By: Lindsey Graff
October 14th, 2013

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Grade Level: Primary (PK-2) | Grade Level: Intermediate (3-6) | VariQuest Tools: Poster Maker 3600 | Featured Topics: Lessons and Activities | Academic Subject: Mathematics

Grades K-5 Activity: Solving Word Problems

By: Lindsey Graff
October 14th, 2013

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Grade Level: Secondary (7-12) | Featured Topics: Student Engagement | Academic Subject: Interdisciplinary | Featured Topics: Lessons and Activities

Grades 9-12 Activity: Student-centered Learning

By: Lindsey Graff
September 10th, 2013

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Grade Level: Intermediate (3-6) | VariQuest Tools: Poster Maker 3600 | Featured Topics: Lessons and Activities

Grades 6-8 Activity: Setting up Students for Success

By: Lindsey Graff
September 10th, 2013

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Grade Level: Primary (PK-2) | Academic Subject: English Language Arts | Grade Level: Intermediate (3-6) | VariQuest Tools: Poster Maker 3600 | VariQuest Tools: Cutout Maker 1800 | Featured Topics: Lessons and Activities

Grades K-5 Activity: Creating Literacy Centers

By: Lindsey Graff
September 10th, 2013

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Grade Level: Secondary (7-12) | Grade Level: Intermediate (3-6) | VariQuest Tools: Cutout Maker 1800 | Academic Subject: Social Studies and History | Featured Topics: Lessons and Activities

Barack Obama

By: Lindsey Graff
August 31st, 2013

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Featured Topics: Differentiated Instruction | Academic Subject: Special Education | Featured Topics: Lessons and Activities

Activities for Students with Speech/Language Difficulties

By: Lindsey Graff
August 31st, 2013

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Featured Topics: Student Engagement | Featured Topics: Lessons and Activities

Tools to Define and Communicate Clear Expectations

By: Lindsey Graff
August 31st, 2013

The following activities are designed to aid in creating an efficient and effective classroom with clear expectations and procedures. Bringing these instructional tools into your classroom will help with classroom management, specifically when students are expected to work independently. These activities are especially useful when working with students with emotional and/or behavioral disorders and students diagnosed with autism, who will benefit from consistency in the classroom and throughout the building, along with increased visual supports.

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