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## Grouping students using partner puzzles

Partner Puzzles are a fun, creative method for grouping students for small-group activities. Learn how they work in this quick classroom tip designed to decrease behavior issues and increase student motivation! [Read More](/content/resource-library/grouping-students-using-partner-puzzles/index.html)

## Motivation and the struggling reader

Read this chapter to learn about the importance of motivation and engagement related to reading success. Research-based practices for increasing motivation and engagement are discussed. [Read More](/content/resource-library/motivation-and-the-struggling-reader/index.html)

## Home-care assessment

View the sample assessment, which can be used by parents to monitor their child's mastery of home-care skills and motivation level. The checklist includes seven categories: cleaning, laundry, food preparation, replacing used items, tool use, routine adjustments and maintenance, and nonroutine repairs. [Read More](/content/resource-library/home-care-assessment/index.html)