Fun & Creative Activities for May
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
Writing
Do you want to foster a community of budding young writers in your classroom? Are you struggling to find ways to turn your reluctant writers into awesome authors? In this section, I include engaging ideas to help you teach your students the skills essential to the craft of writing.
Character Traits Writing Foldable
This Outside/Inside Face Foldable is a fun activity to use when studying character traits. This download includes a printable face template and directions on ways to use it in your classroom.
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I love that my students love to write! They are so creative and come up with some of the best story plots with all the
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