Integrating language arts skills into social studies can be tricky. There is already a lot of subject matter to cover without having to teach reading and writing skills as well! If a social studies teacher did not receive much language arts training within his or her certification program, integrating these skills can be even more […]
If you teach a struggling reader, these 12 incredible resources for struggling readers are here to encourage you through practical tips and activities.
I have a special freebie for you to download today courtesy of Design Cuts. They’ve kindly donated a free sample pack from their new collection of Grungy Paper & Card textures for my readers to enjoy. The pack contains 5 high resolution texture images that are great for adding vintage overlays to your photos or […]
Andrew Pudewa and Sarah Mackenzie discuss why reading aloud to older kids is so important in this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival Podcast.
Teach clients to recognize and challenge their automatic thoughts with this CBT worksheet. Automatic thoughts are what they sound like: Thoughts that a...
These nine main idea strategies will help your students successfully master this important reading skill. The Teacher Next Door shares her favorite main idea strategies for teachers of upper elementary students.
ALL ABOUT APPLES September is here! We love learning all about apples! Who knew one fruit could bring so many fun books, activities, songs and videos to our classroom? I do an thematic unit every month . These activities are based around the read alouds I choose. This month it is All
Looking for a reading strategy activity for older students? This quick and engaging approach will give you a snapshot of how students are processing a text.
Reinforce your study of author's purpose with this pack! Posters, task cards with recording sheet, a flipbook activity, and worksheets! Resources galore! What is Included? 4 posters (author's purpose, persuade, inform, and entertain) Task Cards-Students read 12 cards and determine the author's purpose and record on a recording sheet. Ink friendly and easy to cut. I included an answer key for the task cards. (This could be used as a read the room activity, center, or for a small group.) One flipbook sorting activity-Includes a cute template for the flipbook. Students sort book images with mock titles by the author's purpose. This would be great for independent practice. Worksheets-5 in all 2 are sorting by the author's purpose (great for independent practice) 3 are design a book cover. Students design a book cover for each author's purpose and also describe what the book is about. A fun way to allow your students to show what they know with their own creativity! See the preview for a closer look! :) I hope this product helps you and your students! Feel free to contact me through TPT with any questions. Looking for more reading goodies? Check out my pack on main idea. It consists of 2 center activities (main idea mystery bags/folders and ice cream cone matching) and 5 passages. It is one of my best sellers! Click here to go to the Main Idea Centers and Passages Pack **Remember to leave feedback to earn your TPT Credits! I appreciate your feedback! :)
There is no shortage of fun and engaging hand strengthening activities for kids! Find all of our most creative ideas in this ebook!
A collection of free PDF mental health workbooks & worksheets based on cognitive behavioural therapy and other evidence-based therapies.
This simple test is about teens' free time activities. It includes reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar and a written task. Totally editable. Key is included.For a listening practice on the same topic go to:https://en.islcollective.com/resources/printables/worksheets_doc_docx/my_hobbies_-_listening_test_a1-a2/verbs-action-verbs/91866 - ESL worksheets
A second grade teaching blog by Amanda Madden.
Finding resources to support middle school special education students is difficult, here are the best reading resources that I have found.
Architecture and Architect No-Prep Activity Packet: A Comprehensive Teaching Resource The Architecture and Architect No-Prep Activity Packet is a comprehensive teaching resource for educators focusing on bringing architecture to life in the classroom. Designed to cater to students from Grade 2 through Grade 6 , it presents versatile activities across different competency levels, making it ideal for differentiated learning environments. This activity packet combines reading, drawing, and puzzle-solving exercises all centered around the theme of architecture. It starts with basic discussions about what architecture is and who architects are, before delving into specific elements of the discipline such as architectural sketching and famous structures worldwide. Educator Features: Versatility And Adaptability One notable feature of this resource is how it engages students in various ways. For instance: They can comprehend concepts via reading passages like 'What is Architecture?' or 'Famous Buildings.' Stimulate their creativity through architectural drawings assignments such as 'Draw Your House' or 'Architecture Patterns.' Enrich vocabulary with activities pertaining to key terminology in the domain. Educators can adapt these resources according to individual student needs—whether for group projects or personal assignments codifying learning at an individual pace. Furthermore, memory-based fun exercises include an ‘Architect Acrostic Poem’ composition or solving 'Architecture Word Problems'. An Intriguing Blend Of Construction And Creativity The activity pack encourages constructive play with a ‘Make a Pyramid’ craftivity designed to enhanced hands-on understanding of pyramid construction principles. Bridging The Gap Between History And Science Classroom Learning The application extends beyond just science classrooms—it's equally beneficial for those studying history with content exploring historical periods through their prominent architectures such as: from Egypt: The Great Pyramid, going through Greek Temple Symmetry all the way up-to Modern Architecture. History-driven instructions prompt in-depth analysis sparked by architecture-themed readings followed by correlated responses. A pdf File-Type Activity Toolkit This kit is designed as a PDF file type activity toolkit inclusive of numerous high-quality graphics keeping young learners intrigued while ensuring educational richness strengthening foundational knowledge about architecture—a subject mostly under-explored within typical class structure yet profoundly influential shaping society itself! An Educational Aid Developed By Experienced Educators This toolkit is a time-efficient deployment that assures teachers and homeschoolers an interesting, interactive approach to architecture study within STEM or integrated learning surroundings. It's indeed a valuable resource created with a clear understanding of educators' challenges and students' diverse learning abilities. Architecture and Architect No-Prep Activity Packet
Day 3: Intervention Assessments are complete, lesson planning for the overall reading strategy and the story of the week has been cho...
Continuing our epic journey towards Shakespeare's 400th death anniversary on Saturday, here is a handy-dandy board game that allows you to relive all the exciting ups and downs of this master playwright's eventful life!
If you are new to teaching 5th grade, you have come to the right place. This is a collection of blog posts and resources for 5th grade teachers.
11 tricks and tips you should know to teach reading comprehension well to your children or students. A great list of reading comprehension intervention strategies to make excellent readers!
Clever ideas for kids' book reports, from mint tins to cereal boxes to a Wanted poster.
We are two teachers from Las Vegas that would like to share our ideas and experiences from our classroom. Hope you enjoy!
Sometimes it feels crazy overwhelming to keep assessing students and know exactly what they do/don’t understand. That’s where these quick and easy formative assessment ideas comes in! M…
Four years ago when I took a leap of faith into an intervention position, I realized how few resources there were out there for reading and phonics intervention groups. I read SO many books about developmentally appropriate phonics and how to go through the proper foundational steps in order for students to master phonics and […]
If you've read my blog or bought any of my writing products from TpT, then you know that I am a huge fan of the Read-Around-Group. I love when kids read each other's writing and
Importance of Reading and Developing a Love for Books - The Ultimate Guide to Reading, getting your children excited about books, why reading is important, and establishing a reading habit. Importance of Reading, Teaching a Child to Read, Reasons Why Reading is Important, Reading Challenge Ideas, Kids Reading Nook, Reading Challenge for Kids, Reading Curriculum, Reading Habits
This printable Multiplication Strategies Mat helps students clearly see the important relationships between multiplication strategies.
It can be very overwhelming, especially for my struggling readers, to focus on using multiple reading comprehension strategies with a piece of text. For this reason, I always take time in at least the first
My kids are obsessed with Harry potter and want to learn all they can about the author who created him. That's how our J.K. Rowling Unit Study came to be.
A break down of the books and articles today's college freshmen are reading in this English Composition course.
If you want to see me plan a GREAT lesson, don’t come find me on a Sunday afternoon when I’ve deliberately set aside a chunk of time for some hardcore planning. I’ll be priming my…
Learn how to write an expository essay, what are its ingredients and how to structure it properly. You'll find info about topics and crafting a thesis.
My school has begun RtI officially this year. I am the "intervention specialist" for our school's RtI team (sounds fancy I know!). In my ...
Hay unos alumnos quienes tienen problemas escribiendo las letras Bb y Dd. Aquí tengo para Uds. un afiche lindo explicando una manera para r...
Happy Monday!!! I hope you had a great first day of the week. I had a half day for a training. Balanced math. I get lots of questions about my schedule and my day and how I fit it all in. Last …
I've read about them, talked with teachers who love doing them (older kids though), but I haven't taken the leap to TRY them. I've been reading The Book Whisperer, and I love so much of what she has to say. I love the joy she gets from reading. I was certainly the Reluctant Reader as a kid. I was a good reader, great vocabulary, but I never FINISHED books. Encyclopedia Brown was my best friend. I could read half of the book and return in on "library day" feeling satisfied that I had read most of it with no urge to finish. How SAD is that! I truly did not enjoy reading until college. Summers were spent at the used book store buying all of the Flowers in the Attic series and devouring them. Not literature, for sure, but I enjoyed the escape and the freedom to read what I wanted for a change! Since beginning the Book Whisperer, I grew to appreciate the talks that I often have with my kids when they read a book or are trying to find a book. What was missing was the dialogue they could have with each other. Back to that voice in the back of my head that wanted to try Lit Circles with my kids. I have an amazing group of readers this year. We are focusing school-wide to broaden our genre reading which has really lent itself to the talks I've had with my kids. I knew before we tried Lit Circles, I had to choose a read-aloud that was more than funny or entertaining. I went with The Miraculous Journey of Edward Toulane. Wow..... What a great read! I sat at my desk reading aloud with tears coming down my face, my voice quivering, and a silent classroom hanging on every word. We had wonderful class talks about Edward. Great book to see a character change. I highly recommend and will read this book much earlier in the year next year! After these book talks, I am ready to cut them loose to talk with each other. I don't know how this will go. I'm making it up as I go along. We'll learn this together, but I have to try it out before I can improve it! Promise to keep you posted on our progress...hopefully! I teetered back and forth on how I wanted them to document their roles and decided on personal logbooks. That way, they have their own keepsake of their journey. I'm putting my attempt on TPT as a Freebie. I'd love for you to try it out and give me your feedback! I'd love it if you would Pretty Please follow my TPT store in return. I'd love to share future updates to the packet with you, and let you know when I make other items that might work for you! Here is the simple way I decided to put these together without the kids pulling out their scissors. Step One: Made 12 sets that were collated on the copier Step Two: Stapled the upper edge for each booklet Step Three: Trimmed the outer sides Step Four: Cut the two booklets along the center line Step Five: Done! Bonus: Added a few extra pages for the Summarizer in case they need more than one page. I put that page in the back of the booklet....just in case. And..........Finally!!! None of these on the floor! Yeah! Click on the image below to grab your OWN copy! Let me know if you LOVE it!
Sorting is a very important concept to teach primary students. Here are some reasons why you should teach it and some resources you could use. By sorting, s
I finally nailed teaching symbolism! Using candy was both engaging and efficient - a major win that students remembered all year long!
Structured Literacy is an approach to reading instruction that is explicit and systematic, with a focus on the structure of the English language.
