Teaching poetry in the elementary classroom presents a Common Core dilemma. Read this post to learn why poetry is so important and download a free
Teaching poetry in the elementary classroom presents a Common Core dilemma. Read this post to learn why poetry is so important and download a free
Presidents Day is the perfect time to have your students write Bio Poems. The activity is also a great way to integrate creative writing into
Heartfelt Causes and Effects is a free literacy lesson to use with the children’s book Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch. It’s the perfect Valentine’s Day
Laura Candler shares 6 reasons why fall is the best time to introduce poetry! If you start teaching poetry now, you’ll reap the benefits all
November is a great month for reading aloud! Here are a few of my favorite books for Thanksgiving and Veteran’s Day. These short picture books
How much time do you spend each week on spelling instruction? If you’re an upper elementary teacher, the answer is probably “not enough.” While you
Looking for a fun twist on book reports? Check out the “Five Looks on a Book” strategy described in this post, and download this free
Is there a school district anywhere that still allows traditional Halloween activities? Most elementary students love to dress up on Halloween, but many schools no
Fluent readers sound more expressive when they read aloud, and they also comprehend the text far better than those who are not as fluent. This
Wondering how to discuss 9/11 with your students? Check out these teaching tips and free resources based on the book The Man Who Walked Between
I think I must have been born with a book in my hand! My parents told me that from the moment I learned to read,
Free Paper Chain Connections Craftivity from Laura Candler. This holiday literacy activity is a fun way to teach kids how to make connections while reading!
Teaching poetry in the elementary classroom presents a Common Core dilemma. Read this post to learn why poetry is so important and download a free poetry lesson!
Presidents Day is the perfect time to have your students write Bio Poems. The activity is also a great way to integrate creative writing into social studies!
Heartfelt Causes and Effects is a free literacy lesson to use with the children’s book Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch. It’s the perfect Valentine’s Day activity!
Laura Candler shares 6 reasons why fall is the best time to introduce poetry! If you start teaching poetry now, you’ll reap the benefits all year long!
November is a great month for reading aloud! Here are a few of my favorite books for Thanksgiving and Veteran’s Day. These short picture books are perfect for upper elementary students and work well with many fall-related activities. If you need ready-to-use lessons, activities, and printables to go with these
How much time do you spend each week on spelling instruction? If you’re an upper elementary teacher, the answer is probably “not enough.” While you might recognize the importance of phonemic awareness and phonics lessons, there’s just not enough time for true spelling instruction in the upper grades. This is
Looking for a fun twist on book reports? Check out the “Five Looks on a Book” strategy described in this post, and download this free graphic organizer to use with the lesson!
Is there a school district anywhere that still allows traditional Halloween activities? Most elementary students love to dress up on Halloween, but many schools no longer allow Halloween parties and activities. However, there’s fun and educational way to sneak in a dress-up activity if you can get it approved! Host
Fluent readers sound more expressive when they read aloud, and they also comprehend the text far better than those who are not as fluent. This makes perfect sense when you consider how much energy a reader wastes when he or she has to slowly decode every word in a passage.
Wondering how to discuss 9/11 with your students? Check out these teaching tips and free resources based on the book The Man Who Walked Between the Towers.
I think I must have been born with a book in my hand! My parents told me that from the moment I learned to read, I would read everything in sight, from cereal boxes to billboards. When I began reading books, there was no stopping me! I even begged them
Free Paper Chain Connections Craftivity from Laura Candler. This holiday literacy activity is a fun way to teach kids how to make connections while reading!
