The Ultimate List of Upper Elementary Activities for February
…classroom; it is not a holiday that kids get *too* wild and excited about and once the fun of the shadow-watching is over, your day can move on. It’s really…
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Tomorrow I’ll Be Kind: Favorite Activities to Promote Resilience
…to be honest within the classroom, at home, in the community, as well as with yourself will help students feel confident in their honesty. Students can write about how they…
The Importance of Interactive Read Aloud
…higher level thinking Practices comprehension strategies Models fluent and expressive reading Models deeper thinking and discussions Builds good reading habits Encourages a love of reading Fosters a sense of community…
Getting Started with Book Clubs
…any procedures in your classroom, as you ease into book clubs, students will form habits that will help them develop a lifelong love for reading…and talking about reading! Planning for…
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…
7 Ways to Prepare While Still Relaxing This Summer
…books, and materials that you will need for your classroom next year. You can also share your wishlist with parents to let them know the things that are helpful to…
Favorite Election Day Books and Activities
…encourage their families, friends, and community members to vote because voting is how the country sees change for the future. 2. V is for Voting by Kate Farrell “V is…
A Flicker of Hope: Activities of Hope & Resilience
…it. And if we each become hope builders, there will be a whole hope-building community. Students can think of ways they can be hope builders; whether at home or at…
Getting Started with a Class Economy
I love using a class economy in my fourth grade classroom for so many reasons…real life application, math practice, and organization, just to name a few. But one of the…