I Need A Hug: 5 Meaningful Activities About Friendship
…for each other. Discuss how you can be there for a friend that is upset. What are some ways you can help comfort a friend that needs it? Students will…
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I Am Love: Favorite Activities to Promote Compassion
…that is going through a storm. A friend or classmate may feel something was unfair or they may be feeling sadness. When kids start thinking of things to say that…
How to Make a Reading Workshop Schedule with Limited Time
…mini-anchor chart for students to keep in their reader’s notebooks or just have students copy the anchor chart. The end of the mini-lesson should encourage students to try the focus…
Writing Workshop: How to Set Up a Schedule That Works
…workshop, modeling expectations is key to ensure that your workshop will run smoothly. Think about the beginning of the year routines and procedures…it takes a while to model and teach…
Test Prep: Upper Elementary Students & Standardized Tests
…too much, am I not doing enough? In my honest opinion, if you’re teaching the curriculum throughout the year, you’re prepping them, am I right? But, there’s still that time…
Your Name Is A Song: Getting to Know Your Students
…book. They let it be known when their name is found, that is for sure! So when you are setting for the beginning of the year or to welcoming a…
We Don’t Eat Our Classmates: Friendship Activities
…friend being a good friend to others Class Discussions: “We Don’t Eat Our Classmates” also brings up some great discussions about: the importance including others being flexible and admitting when…
Launching Reading Workshop: 6 Favorite Mentor Text for Reading Routines
…your workshop will run smoothly. Think about beginning of the year routines and procedures…it takes a while to model and teach those procedures, but soon they become habits and things…
How to Prepare for Winter Break
…and resolutions here. There are so many activities to choose from that make a great display to start the New Year right. New Years 2021 Writing Activity $2.00 Add to…