Spread Some Kindness Letter Writing Activity
The end of the year is a hectic time. Kids are checking out as spring fever kicks in and you, as a teacher, are trying
The end of the year is a hectic time. Kids are checking out as spring fever kicks in and you, as a teacher, are trying
Making inferences is one of the most important reading skills. It’s crucial not only because it helps kids comprehend text, but it is a key
One more week and the kids arrive! I’m frantically trying to squeeze in a few quick trips before heading back but really, teaching never completely
Last week in reading in my fourth and fifth grade class, we started to focus on the very important foundational skill of making inferences. This
Whether you are looking for books to introduce Hanukkah with your students at school, or simply want your own children to be more aware of
Teaching text evidence can be challenging…but it can also be a lot of fun! Want to find out how to lead your students step by
I think I may just be the Queen of Combination classes! Right now I’m on the fourth year of a 4th/5th combination stint, but way
Teaching conclusions is one of the most difficult parts of teaching students to write well-written paragraphs. Students may be able to write a topic sentence
It’s one thing to teach concepts like characters, setting, and plot. Most kids get these without too much trouble, but it’s another thing to teach
After teaching for quite a few years, I’m always on the look-out to find something new for my classroom! I love finding ideas on Pinterest,
I really get into Christmas! I love the decorations, the music, the feelings of goodwill. Most importantly, I love the activities we do in the
When I teach one of reading’s key concepts, finding the main idea using informational text, I like to start off the unit with something really
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