Tips for Parent Teacher Conferences
…can write notes to their child or wishes for the classroom. If you have devices in your classroom, you can have parents leave a note and a funny selfie on…
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5 Reasons to Use Mentor Text in Your Classroom
…than one skill in action. The stories that are told and the skills that are modeled within a text leave a big impact on your students. 5. Mentor texts are…
Morning Meeting: Setting the Tone for the Day
…have free labels and slips in my TpT store HERE. There are also “Proud Moments” labels and slips for an alternative! A few years ago, I heard growth mindset…
Saturday: For When Things Don’t Go as Planned
…students can truly relate to and connect with and I think the story of Ava and her mom is definitely one that will leave an impression on your kids. There…
Favorite Books Coming to the Big Screen in 2023
…love it: It will be a six episode series that follows the Grace children after they leave New York and move into a family home in Michigan that is filled…
January Books & Activities Your Upper Elementary Students Will Love
…as a child. Taking a look beyond Martin Luther King Jr. and seeing how his fight for justice inspired and helped those around him will leave an impact on your…
Free Text Structures Pack
…mentor text for each text structure (this is GOLD! You’ll refer to this often, I’m sure!), a student graphic organizer for text structures, an answer key (I wouldn’t leave you…
20 Favorite Back to School Read Aloud Books
…the beginning of the year as an encouraging story that also teaches us to leave the past in the past. Click here to find activities to accompany this book. 15….
A Guide to Meaningful Reading Conferences
…prompts to get students thinking. Help with student goals! Students should leave the conference with an action item that is clear and achievable. Working together to set a goal gives…