Take Procedural Writing to the Next “Step”
…to use some of our new vocabulary. As students were planning, I allowed them to brainstorm with their table groups their long list of steps for the left side of…
…to use some of our new vocabulary. As students were planning, I allowed them to brainstorm with their table groups their long list of steps for the left side of…
…then put it in their planner for their parents to sign also. The student then has to do the work again during their free time at home and recess. I…
…grading rubric to hold them accountable for their writing. Weekly Letter Writing Freebie You can download the free grading rubric, example letters, an information sheet, and monthly topic ideas at…
…not introduce any new material while a small group is being pulled. You don’t want those students to miss anything. Stations I LOVE stations but they can be a little…
…today. Angela Watson’s newest book, Unshakeable: 20 Ways to Enjoy Teaching Every Day … No Matter What, has that and more! Every chapter is AMAZING, filled with wisdom, encouragement, and…
Whether you’ll be starting the school year online, in the classroom, or both, one of your biggest challenges will be finding digital resources that can be adapted for the new…
…titles and episode numbers to find the show notes pages where I’ve organized the freebies and resources mentioned in each episode. Where to Find Inspired Teaching Made Easy If you…
Now that August has arrived, your thoughts may be turning to the school year ahead. In fact, you might have already started the new school year by now! To make…
…a great year and prevent future problems. I also share loads of ideas about what to include in your handbook, plus tips for introducing it to your class. Download free…
…game, players calculate the total area or perimeter of their islands to find out who won. This game is free for my newsletter subscribers; click here to sign up for…
…your notification settings for the group. At first you might want to receive all notifications. You can always turn them off later if they become annoying. Feel free to share…
…in my book, Graphic Organizers for Reading: Teaching Tools Aligned with the Common Core, and titled it Heartfelt Causes & Effects. It decided to make it completely free, and if…