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Featured in The Possibilities of Play: Imaginative Learning Centers for Children Ages 3-6, by Dr. Jean Feldman and Carolyn Kisloski, this learning center activity is a perfect opportunity to practice phonics and writing skills, like upper- and lowercase letters.
Matching Uppercase And Lowercase Letters - these clever printable cards offer young children useful support when first learning uppercase letters | you clever monkey
Get your students excited about writing with these tips on how to create a great writing space!
Do you want to keep your students engaged and reading during reading time? Read this post to learn about 10 reading centers for upper elementary.
I want the technology I integrate to fit with my curriculum—not the other way around. Here are 5 ways I use Flipgrid in the classroom.
Looking for easy-to-manage, highly engaging literacy centers in Spanish? In this blog post, I am sharing my favorite literacy centers in...
This post explores the benefits of using reading centers in upper elementary and includes a free reading center.
This is the most satisfying step in the writing process- publishing! And we made it! Missed our earlier steps? Check my earlier posts for ...
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3rd grade teacher blog- New teacher tips, lesson ideas for K-4, & freebies for elementary teachers, like a customizable lesson plan template!
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One thing I have learned is that every reading skill needs to have a super fun and engaging lesson to go with it. If the students are doing something that does not feel like learning AT ALL then they will experience the skill and remember it. You cannot jump into reading and using the skill...
Science of reading activities can be so helpful for students of all ages. Reading is an essential skill to have in order to succeed in school and life. It’s not just about being able to read the words, it’s about understanding what you are reading and connecting those ideas with what you already know.
Guest blog post by Sally DeCost of Elementary Matters I've been teaching elementary school for 35 years, and I'm always trying to find a better way to reach my students. Recently, I've developed an interest in Brain Based Learning, and I use what I've learned in my classroom. One little trick that works wonders is
Whether you call them reading centers, stations, rotations, or something else, literacy centers are so beneficial for kids in upper elementary classrooms. Here are 7 reasons why you should be using reading centers with 3rd – 5th graders: 1. Gives Students Targeted Practice with Reading Skills and Strategies Whether you do a reader’s workshop model […]
At my school, we are required to have differentiated work stations. Most grade levels split the work. For example, one teacher focuses o...
How To Run Literacy Stations
What are the benefits of math stations for upper grades? Explore third, fourth, and fifth grade workstation ideas and benefits.
