As the arts lose more and more of a hold in education, it becomes increasingly important for teachers to find ways to integrate the arts in their classes.
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!
Guided reading is an excellent instructional tool, but guided reading for ELLs is equally as effective--and maybe even more important!
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For the last two weeks we have been reading fictional farm stories. We have been using this anchor chart created by Abby Mullins fro...
Are you overusing your commas? Perhaps you may even be underusing them. Learn how to use them correctly with the nine rules of commas.
Learn common types of abbreviations that all 2nd grade students should know, and abbreviations activities to use in the classroom.
Gaslighting is a subtle form of emotional abuse that can happen in different types of relationships and is often hard to detect. Read to learn more.
Interactive Charts are a fantastic way to get students involved in a lesson! Anchor charts seem to be popping up everywhere! I love them, but why not get more from them by making them interactive. Instead of just presenting information, add an interactive element so kids can feel more involved. Interactive elements: (Week One) -Space for kids to add sticky notes -Pockets for kids to add something Since I'm artistically challenged I create my charts with the cut and paste method. I create the title and other elements on my computer, cut them out and glue them in place when I'm introducing the anchor chart in class. I love, love , love the Elmer's Craft Bond Repositional glue sticks! They're perfect for these anchor charts. Anchor Chart Examples: Sticky Note Spaces--- When you create your anchor chart, design spaces for students to add sticky notes. Pockets--- Why not add pockets to your anchor chart? When you're talking about solving word problems students can search for words that indicate the problem will requiring adding or subtracting. These key words and phrase can be written on the chart. Then word problem task cards can be sorted into the two pockets. You can see the Word Problem Task Cards, with QR codes in my store: Check out these other terrific ideas on Tried and True Tuesday Teaching Tips.
Body language accounts for most of how we communicate and so it's helpful to know what certain cues can mean to gain a better understanding of what pe
Today the National Theatre is live-broadcasting their current production of King Lear , starring Simon Russel Beale, to cinemas all over the world. For any of my readers who haven't seen or read King Lear yet, I have attempted to summarize all the important parts here
With summer right around the corner, it is important to remind students and parents the importance of reading 30 minutes a day. Parents re...
Phonemic Awareness Free Resource! Doggie, Where's my bone? activity teaches students to recognize the position of sounds within words
Build character in your classroom with these activities you can do throughout the year.
Glossary Defines Phrases Every Book Nerd Should Know
A few years ago (maybe five or six) our state standards changed for reading, pretty dramatically. I know all of you who have been through...
Cultivate lifelong reading skills.
Reading comprehension is essential for all students. However, reading comprehension for ESL students is even more important due to their language barriers.
Structure is a framework we have known since childhood fairytales - 'beginning - middle - end'. Here's why visual representations can help.
Josh Lacey signs up to Daniel Pennac's wise and liberating 10-point manifesto, The Rights of the Reader.
Saptamsha chart, also known as the D7 chart is very important in Vedic astrology. This chart gives a detailed view ... Read more
(image thanks to: Public Speaking May 29, 2008 Formal Outline Topic: Anxiety Disorders Specific Purpose: To educate my audience about the most common psychiatric illness affecting children and adul…
Whether via classroom discussions, analysis of written text, higher-order questioning, or other strategies, learn and share ways to help students go deeper with their thinking.
What exactly is a diphthong, and why is it important for students to learn? Take a look at top resources and strategies to teach this essential phonics skill.
Learn to use the MoSCoW prioritisation technique with this helpful article. MoSCoW analysis, or the MoSCoW method is ideal for anyone working on agile projects. Click here to read.
From reading a calendar to using a ruler, this measurement review quiz covers a variety of second grade measurement topics. Download to complete online or as a printable!
How do I find my niche? Sometimes I spread myself too thin taking on projects that are on opposite ends of the spectrum. It keeps things interesting but my work doesn't have a consistent feel when...
Okay, I have a new favorite reading lesson-- my asking questions lesson! When I got a chance to work with Scholastic last spring, they gave us a bag of swag that any teacher would love, and it includ
Important information: Palmistry is considered pseudo-science and although it can be easily tested by scientific standards, it has no evidence supporting it. Scientists consider it just another cold-reading technique. Palm-reading is a...
My Mouth is a Volcano is one my favorite books to read at the beginning of the year to help curb the interrupting and blurting out! This year I made a cute little craftivity to extend our learning after this read-aloud. We always talk about why it is important not to interrupt others and […]
