Creating a Classroom Library on a Budget
…books to your library, a classroom library takes time, and some effort, to create. It takes thought to find the right books for your students and finding quality books on…
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5 Ways to Create a Class Community
…to build a class community at the beginning of the year… 1. Connect with your students before school begins Connecting with your students will build a sense of classroom community…
Getting Started with a Class Economy
…be rewarded. Since the whole class is earning the Class Cash, we work on depositing the Class Cash in our checkbooks together as a class. Just as I reward whole…
The Ultimate List of Upper Elementary Activities for February
…You can visit the library to find new books and also pull from your own classroom library to have a variety of books available. Choose books featuring and written by…
10 Chapter Books That Will Captivate Your Whole Class
…any age group, the best read-aloud books will vary depending on the individual students in the class. However, there are a few novels and chapter books that are always popular…
5 Reasons to Use Mentor Text in Your Classroom
…books are for primary classrooms, upper elementary students also reap many benefits from picture books. Gathering students on the carpet to read aloud and share favorite books helps students develop…
Favorite December Activities and Read Alouds
…You can! Take a peek at some of my favorite books and activities, and you’ll be one step ahead! There are so many amazing activities read-aloud books to share to…
Tips for a Talkative Class
…hot seat questions. Subscribe here! You can also check out my classroom economy pack. I love using a class economy, it has always worked for my classroom management and the…
Why is Reading Aloud Important?
…Reading aloud and sharing a diverse set of books in your classroom sets the tone for reading in your classroom and gets your students excited about reading. How can you…