Favorite December Activities and Read Alouds
…keep your students engaged through the excitement of the month. During the month of December, sitting with your class and reading aloud always helps to bring some calm to the…
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5 Ways to Teach Poetry in Upper Elementary Classrooms
…and write poetry; here are a few ideas for teaching poetry in your upper elementary classroom: 1. Poetry Centers Setting up poetry centers in your classroom is a great way…
5 Tips to Build a Strong School-to-Home Connection
…classroom. When updates and news are communicated on a regular basis, families will be more likely to value you and the happenings within your classroom. Find something that is simple…
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…
Reasons to Use Writing Portfolios
…hanging folders file folders writing portfolio covers table of contents labels I hope you found some ideas for using writing portfolios in your classroom! You can find some of my…
Creating Lifelong Readers With Interactive Read Alouds
…are available in full-page and journal-size versions, 10 digital versions of the activities, a class collaborative project, and a classroom poster with a book quote. Want to get even more…
A Holiday Gift Giving Guide for Your Teacher
…6. Classroom Books Building a classroom library takes time and even if you’ve been teaching for a while, it’s always growing! Help your child’s teacher out by contributing a few…
I Believe I Can: The Power of Teaching Self Esteem
…I am Worthy… Students can write adjectives to describe themselves, thinking of what value they bring to the classroom and the world. Students can think beyond words that describe their…
The Importance of Interactive Read Aloud
…in the classroom Shares your love of reading Choosing mentor text Mentor texts are anchor texts that are used as an example for students. Students use the mentor text to…
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