“Why do I have to read aloud? I hate reading aloud!” -a struggling 6th grade reader A number of years ago when my school district began our work with Response to Intervention or RTI, it became even mo

When I start the new school year, I pick a book of the day for the first two weeks. I create a variety of activities to go with each book. I use a lot of books that focus on social and emotional learning, including kindness, friendship, and respect. But, I also add in some fun ... Read More about 8 Books for Back to School

It is difficult for a kid with dyslexia to stay motivated. We list 17 activities to support kids with dyslexia & help them improve skills & self-confidence.

Your class syllabus does not have to be boring! It can be interesting & informative. Grab a free, editable printable AND DIGITAL syllabus.

Teaching growth mindset can be done with read-alouds! Rosie's Glasses is a great book for this. Get ideas for using this book to teach being positive.

Learn about five different biomes as you color and read key facts about with free printable Biome Coloring Pages for Prek-4th graders.

Reading the Bible will help you find God nearer, closer, and more available. Find five steps for how to read the bible for beginners here.

Learn about Children Around the World with these FREE printable Around the World worksheets for kids K-6th grade to complete.

Order of operations can be frustrating to teach, but it doesn't have to be. Read this post by Laura Candler to discover some fun and effective strategies for teaching order of operations, and download free printables to go with the lesson.

Are your students having trouble identifying theme within a story? This step-by-step process scaffolds through several reading comprehension skills to help students get a thorough understanding of theme. Students will be able to determine the theme of a story, poem, or drama from details in the text by first

Learn what to avoid when you have sciatica to get better faster and avoid constant pain exacerbations.

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When your life is feeling a bit "off," it's not always easy to figure out what, exactly, is going wrong. But there are plenty of explanations worth looking into. Are you're always running late, missing deadlines at work, or flaking out on friends?…

I have always been intrigued by the art of Sashiko, but I have never had a chance to learn more about it. This article from Koekoek was just what I was looking for. It is a nice introduction to th…

Learn about famous art and create your own sculpture with this fun lesson about Giacometti.

Increasing reading fluency in our students is one of the main goals of any elementary school teacher. If they are not fluent readers, they are unable to gain meaning (comprehend) from what they are reading. There are a few components to being a fluent reader...

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Welcome to the beautiful capital city of Denmark. When visiting this city for the first time, there are certain places you must see in Copenhagen. This guide will make sure you won't miss any of them!

Rosacea is a common skin disorder that primarily affects the face and neck. These 10 home remedies for rosacea can treat the associated redness and irritation.

Do you have struggling readers you just can't reach? This mega list of reading intervention activities will help you teach all students how to read!

A few months ago, I shared a simple problem solving chart for kids. While this chart works well at home, it might not be large enough for a classroom wall, so I created some social problem solving posters {free} that are larger and clearer to see from across the room. Posters like these plus MANY more ... Read More about Social Problem Solving Posters {FREE}

This one page drawing exercise encourages students to think creatively. I use this exercise as a part of senior sketchbook exercises. Two versions of the file are included - one with media instructions, one without (so that you can have the students use whatever media you would like). This product is now available in: French https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Draw-the-Alphabet-FRENCH-Creativity-Exercise-7032208 Spanish https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Draw-the-Alphabet-SPANISH-Creativity-Exercise-7032200

Need to get your ADHD reading? See how this mom of 2 ADHD boys turned things around and got her kids to be prolific, successful readers. Lots of tips and tricks from a mom who has been there!

Recently, I have seen some debates on using centers and the Science of Reading. If you have been a teacher for a long time, centers were a HUGE part of Balanced Literacy. Recently, teachers have shifted away from balanced of literacy to research based Science of Reading. You can read my Science of Reading Post ... Read More about Centers and the Science of Reading

Create a Math Block I can't say this enough. An effective math block will help you tremendously! It creates routine and structure that you need to make sure everyone is on task. This is what I include in my math block: Engaging Mini Lessons Math centers Independent practice visuals throughout the classroom Use A

Are your students disinterested and tired of the traditional ways of learning characterization? Have you been searching for a really fun, student-centered, interactive way to eliminate their boredom? Well, look no further! I present to you a wonderful student-collaboration activity that will get your students involved and excited for a character analysis for any novel, […]

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The workshop model is a great way to differentiate your instruction for all learners in your classroom. This post focuses on workshop for gifted students.

Get ready to put a chore chart system in place that will teach your kids responsibility, fight entitlement and allow them to get a taste of how the real world works!

Make learning about geography engaging and fun for your young learners! Your students will have an opportunity to read about the landforms and bodies of water first, answer some comprehension questions and then construct 2 layered books with the definitions for each landform/body of water. Here is what’s included: - 2 Reading Passages: Landforms and Bodies of Water - Comprehension Questions - Templates - Detailed Instructions - Answer Keys for everything For Grades 2-4

This is a set of three simple activities about items commonly seen at Catholic mass. These activities were designed for young children and are meant to teach basic vocabulary. They feature easy-to-read fonts and include early sight words so your students can read along! Included: * "Things I See at Mass" mini book (three versions) * "Things We See at Mass" flip book * "Things We See at Mass" labeling pages Items included in this resource: altar, holy water font, candle, presider's chair, stole, cross, ambo, Book of Gospels, tabernacle, chalice, Body of Christ Please note: This resource features Catholic items commonly seen in most parishes. If you use a different word for an item or if you need me to make some other change for you, please let me know and I'll be happy to help! Please ask me any questions you have about this product using the Product Q&A below before purchasing. Please remember that your purchase is intended for use in one classroom only. If you intend to share with colleagues, please purchase additional licenses. Contact me for site licensing information. Thank you! ***************************************************************************** Here are more great resources! ★Kindergarten Summer Review Packet ★Kindergarten Writing Center Activities ★Read and Spot ★Kindergarten Literacy Night Pack ***************************************************************************** Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter For product questions, comments, information, or requests, please contact me at [email protected]

Learn what retained primitive reflexes are, why we should test to see if kids have them, and how to help them integrate these reflexes so they don't interfere with development. A must-read for pediatric occupational and physical therapists.