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If you have ever struggled knowing the best way to teach grammar to your students, you are not only one! Whether you infuse your grammar instruction into your reading and writing units or whether you teach from a more traditional curriculum, I think it is safe to say that none of our students have mastered […]

The 5 domains of language include: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. Why are they important for therapy and language development? We will discuss why!

Like the Greeks, the ancient Romans reclined to dine, drink, and converse. A look at the practice, with a diagram of status-seating in the Roman triclinium.

Could an H. pylori infection be the root of your gut issues? What H. pylori test is best and how do you treat the infection properly?

Pls don’t be mad at me, my brows are gelled and filled as I write this

A unique poem, written by a 14 year-old, has gone viral

The entire U.S. has contracted a serious case of Pokémon Go fever, with millions of would-be Pokémon trainers hitting the streets in hopes of becoming the

Maybe you’ve been asked to lead a grade level team. Maybe you’re on a grade level team that has no appointed leadership and you’re ready to take the reins. No matter how you arrived at this moment and this blog post, you’re probably wondering where to start and what exactly your role should be. As y

This introduction to poetry gives teachers ideas on teaching poetry minlessons that make a difference in how your students think about poems.

Check out this collection of the best Shakespeare memes we've come across, created by Shakespeare lovers (and probably haters too!) around the world. From cats to ruffs

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Welcome to Part 2 of our Character Study! You can read up on Part 1 HERE! Our Analyzing Character Unit is in FULL swing in our classroom. We started by discussing the different types of characters in our books. Since we’ve had many read alouds and read a lot of mentor texts this year, it...

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Free Ancient Greece Lapbook. And grab this free Ancient Greece Go Fish game to bring history to life. I finally have the rest of the minibooks for the free Ancient Greece lapbook. This is my second free Ancient Greece lapbook.

Driving the Connemara Loop at Connemara National Park. A self-guided itinerary through small villages, breathtaking sights and wild horses.

"I tried so hard to be the best daughter in law"

Although the economy continues to slowly recover, many small businesses are still struggling to survive. Startups are facing the same challenge of staying afloat long enough to begin to turn a profit and without access to accredited investors, which represents roughly 1 percent of the U.S. population, loans from banks [...]

Sometimes it’s difficult to decide where to begin telling a story, and “begin at the beginning” isn’t always the best advice. Click here to download this writing worksheet (PDF) The beginning of your story need not take place in your opening scene! The opening scene can be used to… Capture the reader’s attention with an…

Show, Don't Tell: A Writing Minilesson! This blog post focuses on teaching students to write showing sentences instead of telling sentences. It includes an anchor chart and a FREE Bingo game!

The Yellow Brick Road Blog is a website dedicated to providing music teachers with fun education resources for serious music literacy.

Fussen is one of the most popular fairytale-like towns in Germany. From scenic hikes and castles, here are all the best things to do in Fussen Germany.

With a trouble huddle, you allow your best laid plans to veer off the rails, stop the activity, and ask, “What’s going on here? What seems to be the problem?”

Have you heard of the word grid challenge? This activity can be used in any subject area. It would make a great lesson starter, review task, or even as a homework activity. The best thing about this activity: it is super easy to create. In fact, I now have a bunch of word grids made up […]

Original poetry print - The Glass - by Becky Hemsley. A4 digital download (physical prints will be ordered soon). You should receive email confirmation from Etsy with a link to download after payment. If you have any problems during download, just email me at talkingtothewild [!at] outlook.com and I can send you the print across. Thanks so much for your support!

What is house sitting, why you should consider it as a means of seeing the world, and how to find your first housesit - a beginner's guide

One of the great mysteries of teaching a class like history, is how to get your students involved and interested in the material. Although the trend is towards “group work” which, in all honesty, tends to lead to “group-think”, there are other ways to get your students out of their chairs, and yourself away from… Continue reading →

In a previous post I wrote about my boys and how we are trying to identify a fixed mindset when we see it and work towards building a growth mindset. As part of that process, we have begun to expl…

What are the speech sounds in English? This post defines the 24 consonant speech sounds in English and explains the differences between phonemes and graphemes.

Need ideas for a funny emcee script? Here are 5 tips to find some master of ceremonies humour and be the best master of ceremonies you can be.