
7 Reasons Picture Books are Important for Upper Elementary Kids
Picture books aren’t just for primary kids! Look no further than sophisticated picture books if you’re searching for a fun and effective way to encourage
Reading and ELA Skills are the foundation of much of our instruction, but they don’t have to be boring! In this section, I share strategies to incorporate thinking skills into your ELA instruction along with ways to help your students cultivate a love of reading.
This biography unit on Kamala Harris includes a biography and 11 reader response activities. These activities engage students in critical thinking while learning about the life of the first female vice-president of the United States and first vice president of African-American or South Asian-American descent.
Picture books aren’t just for primary kids! Look no further than sophisticated picture books if you’re searching for a fun and effective way to encourage
In winter, it can be hard to keep your students’ attention. Many days are cold and dreary, while some just seem to stretch on forever
Broad vocabulary skills are essential for overall success in a variety of topics within English Language Arts. There are plenty of ways to teach basic
“I’m done! Now what?” These are dreaded words every teacher has heard more than a time or two! Creating lessons that will serve a diverse
Phonics is a keystone component of the primary classroom. So much of the daily rhythm in the classroom revolves around strengthening phonics skills and continuing
Mistakes. We ALL make them. And yet, many of us can’t help but feel bad when they occur. This is also true for our students.
Have you ever thought about the fact that the skills that are the hardest for you to learn are often the ones you remember best?
Word walls are collections of words that are displayed in classrooms. They are designed to be interactive tools that students can reference during reading and
Does your classroom have a theme? Having a themed classroom is fun for the students and a great way to build community. Choosing a theme
Sometimes teaching dialogue in writing can feel like you’re banging your head against a wall. You’ve done all the things. You’ve modeled good examples, practiced,
Tired of receiving the same 25 projects or reading the same 25 stories every time an assignment is turned in? You’ve masterfully crafted the prompt,
May is such a busy time in the classroom. I sometimes refer to it as May Madness because of all of the extra activities and