Green Court Claims Freebie
…the packet. The first time I shared Green Court Claims, it was completely untested in the classroom. The only reason I shared it without testing it was because Earth Day…
…the packet. The first time I shared Green Court Claims, it was completely untested in the classroom. The only reason I shared it without testing it was because Earth Day…
…their skills sharp over the summmer. Honestly though, they are just plain boring and unrewarding to work on during the summer. I’ve spent some time pondering on what I am…
Comparing and Contrasting Two Models “How does Power Reading Workshop fit with the Daily 5?” I’ve been asked that question several times recently, so I decided to tackle it on…
…you love? While there are reams of poetry on the Internet, I often find myself whizzing and clicking—never giving the poems I find the time and attention they deserve. Instead,…
…what parts of the brain are activated by gestures, and why it works to help children remember information. I won’t bore you with the details, but trust me, every time…
…students performing various roles such as Discussion Director or Vocabulary Wizard. Others are much more informal, with students meeting a few times a week to discuss the book without assuming…
…on the graphic organizer. Next, we chose the poem “Afternoon on a Hill.” This time we read the poem together and discussed the vocabulary. I then allowed the students to…
Did you know that October 5th is Do Something Nice Day? Google it and you’ll see! What a great time to teach your kids how to be a good citizen…
…a priority in your classroom that students have time to read independently each day, and encourage students to read outside of school, too! 5. Do you provide visual supports as…
…they need opportunities to color material with smaller areas and shapes to match their more advanced fine motor skills. As much as we use our phones, other mobile devices, and…
…of the many lessons in my April Activities pack. This activity is perfect for Earth Day (April 22nd) or any time of the year as an environmental science lesson. Most…
…a specific time period in history, consider having students listen to a musical song or instrumental piece that is representative of that era. Think marching drum and fifes sounds of…
