Christmas Paper Chain Connections Craftivity

…to make it super easy for students to record and classify their connections. (For some great mini lessons on teaching connections, read Stephanie Harvey’s book, Strategies That Work.) You can…

Are You as Lucky as a Leprechaun?

…Seuss classic, Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? By the time you finish the book, everyone will be giggling, and it will be easy for them to…

The Core of Effective Discussions

…Give students a few minutes of individual think time to jot down the main idea and at least 2 key details. Pair and Discuss – Pair students with a partner…

6 Reasons to Teach Poetry in the Fall

…about the courage of early pioneers who traveled west in covered wagons, or as a journal response to a literature circle book. When your students discover something amazing in science,…