How to Teach Poetry, Step by Step (It’s Easier Than You Think!)
April is National Poetry Month! When you saw those words, what was your first reaction? You might have been thinking, “Yay! I love poetry, and now I have an excuse…
April is National Poetry Month! When you saw those words, what was your first reaction? You might have been thinking, “Yay! I love poetry, and now I have an excuse…
…rest of the month of August enjoy the dog days of summer! Thanks to everyone who shared their ideas and advice! Your words of wisdom will help others rediscover their…
…days, I was ready to create more permanent teams that lasted a month or more. I hope these team formation tips will help you sail into the new school year!…
…12 markers on the numbered squares on their boards in any arrangement they wish. Have them take turns rolling two dice, adding the numbers, and removing all game markers from…
…month left in the classroom. Don’t feel too bad for me – we don’t go back to class until September! Regardless, if you’re like me, it’s time to reflect back…
November is a great month for reading aloud! Here are a few of my favorite books for Thanksgiving and Veteran’s Day. These short picture books are perfect for upper elementary…
…to write about in a journal entry. Where to Find These Free Resources These sorting cards and discussion cards are available for free in several places. During the month of…
About a month ago, I shared a special activity I developed for Earth Day called Green Court Claims. You can read my blog post, “Green Companies? Let the Jury Decide!”…
…activity that you could easily repeat it several times throughout the year, or even once a month. To get started, download the Five Looks on a Book freebie from this…
April is Financial Literacy Month, so it’s a perfect time to introduce a classroom economy system. This program makes a great reward system and teaches students how to manage money….
…holiday lesson packet called Christmas Decoration Connections. You can download it from my December Resources page or from my TpT store during the month of December. I hope you and…
…content by folders (subject, month, topic) so it’s easier to access the activities you plan to assign. Most things that you assign in Google Classroom will come straight from your…