Motivate students with independent reading by adding engaging reading sprints...turn the traditional reading log upside down!
Growth Mindset: The Power of Yet Recently my 1st grade classroom has morphed into a K/1 combination classroom and then resulted in HUGE gaps (academically, socially, & emotionally) between my s…
How to hold scissors: Cute method to teach a child how to hold scissors: Thumbs Up Alligator!
Trying to find a meaningful vocabulary teaching approach? Find fresh, powerful, and inspiring ideas to revolutionize the way you teach words!
Storytelling is a wonderful way to build creativity and imagination in your students. How can storytelling activities be beneficial in the classroom? There are so many ways! inspires purposeful talkingraises enthusiasm for reading textsinitiates writingenhances communityimproves writingengages students Want to see how each of these activities work? Watch the Storytelling Activities video on my YouTube
As a teacher, one of the things I get asked the MOST about is teaching kids to read. For some children, it comes so quickly and naturally. And for others... it doesn't. So this post is for the mama of one of those "others" (and I say that in a kidding and kind way, of
Check out our FREE unit studies that explore science, history, and biographies! Each one accompanies a Who Was, Magic Tree House, I Survived or Carole Marsh book!
Use a sound wall in your kindergarten classroom with these tips, ideas, and suggestions about using a sound wall in kindergarten!
In this post, I share my teaching strategies for reading comprehension in my upper elementary classroom. These effective reading strategies are easy to implement and they have been great for helping my students become better readers. Plus you can grab some FREE reading worksheets below! *This post contains affiliate links to Amazon for your convenience. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying
If your third or fourth grader is starting to think about taking up a musical instrument, help him get the basics of reading notes with this handy sheet!
These printable cutting practice strips are an easy way to help your young learners work on their fine motor and cutting skills. Find more Cutting Practice Packs HERE. *The free download button can be found at the END of this post. Printable Cutting Practice Strips You’ll find horizontal lines, vertical lines, zigzag lines, and ... Read More about Printable Cutting Practice Strips
Do you teach grammar and language effectively? Do you want to? We have a magical grammar and langauge formula that we want you to try for FREE!
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 have always assigned nightly reading. Why? I don't assign nightly reading because I want to give students "reading homework." I don't assign nightly reading
Learn about five different biomes as you color and read key facts about with free printable Biome Coloring Pages for Prek-4th graders.
These engaging strategies to incorporate movement in the classroom are perfect for the fidgety students & kinesthetic learners in your class!
Need some guidance for teaching preschool Spanish? You’re in the right place! Young children are the perfect age to soak up a new language. I'm currently raising my own three kids bilingually, and have taught classes to this age group as well. It's never too late to start, and 3-5 year olds are really fun to teach! In this post I've compiled my favorited strategies for you. To get started in learning Spanish together, you Can Do three things: 1. Outline some beginning topics. You can create your own list, with common preschool topics (think numbers, colors, greetings, etc.)Take a
Teaching name writing and name recognition to preschoolers can be lots of fun with these hands on name recognition activities and ideas.
If you're looking for dyslexia strategies for kids, these ideas will help you think outside the box and build on your child's strengths!
Plants don't have to be boring! Discover the structure and function of the layers of a leaf as you read and color this foldable. Flip through the layers of the leaf as you discover WHY the palisade layer is tightly packed and always facing up. Learn the function of each type of cell found in the leaf. Print and go. Simple directions. Total engagement. Includes application questions and answers. Time required: 1 hour. Possible Uses: •Use as an introductory notes on the structure and function of the leaf (This is how I use it in my classroom. I do this activity prior to giving any notes. It introduces a large portion of the vocabulary). •Leave with a sub •Use as a homework or follow-up to a plant unit Looking for other labs and activities to teach plants?! Related Products ⭐ Monocot vs. Dicot Plants Foldable Activity ⭐ Plants Reading Passage: Fruits vs. Vegetables ⭐ Plant Bundle: Activities - Labs - Handouts - Notes ⭐ Plant PowerPoint and Student Notes ⭐ Plant Test ⭐ Leaf Structure and Function: Crossword and Coloring ⭐ Stomata Observation Lab ⭐ Carrot Investigation ⭐ Flower Dissection Enjoy! CrazyScienceLady
When trying to differentiate instruction for our students, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Here are 6 Easy Ways to Differentiate Instruction
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Empower ELL newcomers with essential classroom English phrases using this resource pack designed for beginners. Perfect for mastering survival English skills.
This post explains how teachers can use an academic version of the highly engaging Spoons game to review concepts. Free games included!
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Use station activities to improve reading comprehension! Get your students moving, working collaboratively, and interested in learning.
Learn how to teach a child to hold a pencil correctly: With an easy, fun Alligator Trick.
Do you need parts of speech posters for your classroom? This post has several classroom décor resources to help teachers prepare an engaging learning environment.
Activities that boost fluency all year long…and that you only have to prep once!
A step-by-step introduction to crochet pattern diagrams. Plus my favorite free and easy crochet stitch charts for beginners.
Independent reading is a great way to help students build a love of reading! These 5 strategies help hold students accountable!
With so many of my BIG KIDS struggling with fluency, I worked to make it a part of my daily work with students, a Tier 1 intervention that the majority of the class could benefit from. Reading fluency incorporates three main components: speed, accuracy, and prosody, which directly impact comprehension. While I have shared a great deal about incorporating 6-Minute Solutions, here are a few other ways I worked to make fluency fun for my 6th graders.
Wondering how to teach sight words? This sight word folder method is quick and easy. It doesn't require any fancy supplies and gets results fast!
Use these free Writing Folders and freebies to give your writers support during their independent writing time. Find all our FREE Writing Printables HERE. If you are a subscriber to my newsletter, you can download all the printables that go with it for FREE! Not a subscriber? Simply subscribe HERE! NOTE: If you are already a ... Read More about Writing Folders – for K-5 Learners
By Fausto Gilberti A clever, quirky book about one of the world's most beloved contemporary artists. Yayoi Kusama covers her paintings in hundreds and hundreds of dots. Her dots come off her canvases to cover dresses, tables, walls, and more! She creates mirrored rooms and fills them with glittering balls and lights, u
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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, […]
