Free Halloween Word Work – Seek & Spell Fun!
…the better you become at identifying these building blocks of language. A few years ago I introduced this word game to my class as a fun holiday-themed activity. I created…
…the better you become at identifying these building blocks of language. A few years ago I introduced this word game to my class as a fun holiday-themed activity. I created…
…kids about fire safety. The video is perfect for upper elementary students because it’s only 7 minutes long and features an interview between Lauren Tarshis, the author of I Survived…
…piles of papers that need grading (you know the ones that mock you from the corner of your desk). One major bonus is of digital work and management is that…
…the six months since then, our community has raised over $40,000 for DonorsChoose projects, and helped over 30,000 students get the classroom resources they need. Last weekend we held a…
…only need one card per student, and each card has a unique pattern that can be scanned like a QR code with just about any mobile device. When you’re ready…
…use to create and record as many words as possible. Making words with letter tiles is not a unique concept, but Seek & Spell Challenge has a unique twist that…
…to her potential. As a result of her experience she created the MindUP program. (This is available at Scholastic for grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8). I knew that this was something…
…sure how to implement this effectively, you can find helpful information and a free webinar on Teaching Resources that explains the Reading Workshop approach. Let them create a cozy reading…
…My Thing and I Don’t Like to Share, includes specific strategies to help kids work more effectively in teams. As a further bonus, many of Julia’s books have a companion…
…to Literature Circles, membership is limited to those who have purchased my Classroom Book Clubs program. Think of it as a bonus that comes with your purchase, a nice little…
…use as a 3 point bonus on a test/major grade) and our students love it! We also have a book exchange with a new/gently used favorite book. We always have…
…worksheets. All of that is good and important: The more efficiently your class is run, the more hands-on your activities are, the more welcoming your classroom is, the better the…
