Mentor Texts for Teaching Figurative Language
Figurative language is so much fun to teach and there are so many picture books that have some great examples on their pages! I gathered
Figurative language is so much fun to teach and there are so many picture books that have some great examples on their pages! I gathered
I think most teachers would agree that the best test prep is simply quality instruction over time using a spiral review. Day to day consistent
The very first time I used task cards in my classroom, I was hooked! I love task cards because these little cards are loaded with
Having a wide selection of books in the upper elementary classroom is such an important part of the reading program! Especially when students are able
Reading Comprehension difficulties may happen at any grade level. Teachers in upper elementary may start to notice an increase however when students reach third grade.
Teaching students to compare and contrast is a lot of fun for me! Unlike theme or the main idea, which can be tricky, students seem
Fractions can be tough! While it takes time and repeated exposure with fractions for students to have a real understanding of them, there are lots
According to the American Psychological Association (2015), 75% of people in the workforce have experienced at least one symptom of stress in the last month.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are right around the corner and it’s time to gather a few materials and to get ready for this important connection time with
When Edutopia asked teachers if they only had a single day to teach, what they would teach… the results didn’t surprise me a bit. No
I really think teaching nonfiction text features is a lot of fun! It’s not as abstract of a concept as many reading skills may be
Mentor texts are one of my favorite tools to use in the classroom and I love using them to teach grammar. To me, grammar is
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