Planning for the Week After Winter Break
The first day after winter break sometimes feels like a second first day of school. You never know what to expect! It’s hard to get back into the swing of…
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Seven Favorite Books About Staying Healthy
…at home or in school. These are some of my favorite books to share with kids about healthy habits that stop the spread of germs. 1. Germs vs. Soap by…
End of the Year Reflections
…management & classroom supplies. This makes the return to school much easier, because let’s face it, as much as I think I’ll remember the little things, if I don’t write…
How to Tackle Grading When It Seems Overwhelming
…few small changes which helped lighten my paper grading load. Homework Menu Homework seems like a never ending battle…at home and at school. There are so many reasons to consider…
Favorite Upper Elementary Read-Aloud Books & Activities for November
…things that happen in school or things that they are thankful for outside of school too. We share these thankful thoughts during our morning meeting time. 11. Paper Bag Book …
Remarkably You: Embracing Student’s Talents
…to know you” activity. This is a great activity to do at the beginning of the year but doesn’t need to be limited to the beginning of the school year….
Teaching Informative Writing
…free choice, choose a variety of topics, and have students choose…I love an old-school pick-out-of-a-hat-moment…or any way that you would like for students to arrive at their topic. Some students…
11 Favorite Mentor Text to Teach Informational Writing
…“The Remarkable Story of George Moses Horton Poet” is the story of George Moses, a slave in North Carolina. He loved words but was not able to go to school…
Speak Up: Student Activities to Take Action
…love with the message it conveys. “Speak Up!” joins a group of kids throughout a school day as they discover different ways to speak up and make their voices heard….
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