Tips for Teaching Informational Text

…I’d like to share some of those tips and strategies for teaching informational text with you. Comparing and Contrasting Text Types One of the best ways to get started is…

The Power of Audio Books

…audio books in your classroom, I hope you’ll consider giving them a try. I think you’ll find audio books to be powerful tools to improve comprehension and fluency. Best of…

Fun with Customary Measurement Conversions

…the best way to begin is with concrete, hands-on practice using actual measuring devices like rulers, yard sticks, cups, quarts, and gallons. However, even after students practice and explore with…

Fun Games for Learning the 50 States

…games and resources you can use to actively engage students in learning the 50 states. Hands-on Exploration with Puzzles One of the best ways to begin is to purchase a…

Earth Day Teaching Resources

…which is why the materials economy is a system in crisis. The Story of Stuff also comes as a book, ebook, or audio book. Of course, the best option for

Poetry: A Common Core Dilemma

…love for poetry began in childhood as I shared special moments reading and writing poetry with my best friend, Aleka. Later, as a teen, I found poetry to be a…

3 Easy Ways to Wrap up the School Year

…the best “advice columns” and share them with your new class in the fall as a bit of an ice breaker activity. Again, this could make a great display for

Make Your Mark on International Dot Day!

…students and celebrating Dot Day. The best place to begin is to visit the official Dot Day Website. From there you can sign up to get their amazing free Educator’s…

Walls for Language Learners

…students learning this school year? Krista Carlson is the author of The Second Grade Superkids blog where she works to highlight best practices, lesson ideas, and products for Dual Language…

Book Character Day – Fun and Educational!

…to Laura’s Best Freebies. Book Character Parade Another activity that would work well with Book Character Day is a Book Character Parade. Here’s a snapshot that Barbara Gruener of the…