I was one of those odd ones who liked school...especially college. Receiving a syllabus the first day of class was always exciting to me. So much promise!
Looking for some awesome books to enjoy this year? Check out our list of 30 books you should read in 2024 to find your next book!
We talked to Whelan about her novel, My Oxford Year, and the book's upcoming film adaptation.
Not to be missed titles for 4 year-olds to listen to over and over.
I have an affinity for books. I’ve been reading more books a week than the average person for many years now. It’s what I do with most of my spare time. Everyone seems to know
Hey everyone! Though a bit late, here I am with the Mid-Year Book Freak Out Tag! This is my first time doing it and I’m very excited to take a look back and reflect on what I read during the first …
Book club suggestions 2024 Looking for the best book club books for discussion in 2024? Check out these books guaranteed to get your book club talking
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…
I’ve been spending some serious amounts of time this summer leading conversations around the country focused on the integration of social studies and literacy. And for the last few years, I…
A blog for primary teachers that offers ideas, inspiration, classroom resources and freebies!
Are you looking for the best read alouds for 6th graders? Find highly recommended 6th grade read aloud book for your 6th graders.
Flashlight Friday made it to my kinder room this year! Why? Students need to read every day. Reading should be fun. Flashlights are always fun. So it is simple..... Reading + Flashlights = FUN It really is that easy. We did this week one! #kindersCAN All you need: -Flashlights
Spending the first week of school teaching classroom expectations and procedures is essential for a successful year. Glue is a tricky school supply for many little learners and there definitely needs to be instruction dedicated to teaching learners how to use this tool.Glue BottlesWhen learners are not taught how to use their glue correctly things
The actress is a major bookworm.
It is the first week of kindergarten! What do I teach? I get this question all the time! I am so excited to put together this page together for you. I’m sharing our favorite first week of kindergarten read aloud stories and the free coordinating printables I made to go with them. Plus I will s
Books for 6-8 year olds. Books for elementary-age children that they will love to read. These make great read alouds, also.
We need the bigger, better deal Every English teacher I know is looking for the bigger, better deal when it comes to assessing novels. We’ve moved WAY beyond the simple book report (I hope), and into the realm of critical thinking, analysis, and synthesis. In recent years I’ve tried the mandala (which you can read… Continue reading The Character Study One Pager- An Assessment for Any Novel
Students love these high interest, non-fiction reading comprehension passages! They are great for a quick and easy assessment or warm up. You can also use them in reading centers or for homework. Each passage has 3 comprehension questions. It includes 4 fun reading passages with 3 comprehension questions each. • Flag Day • Buzzing Bees! ... Read More about Free Reading Comprehension Passages with Questions
FREE reading award certificates for kids at reading levels A-H. Click to read about how to use them and then download them for free!
Almost ready to read? Boost your early reader's skills with these stories and sounds.
Teachers and parents, do you need suggestions for good 4th grade read alouds? Here are ideas for your students and children.
If you are looking to add some high interest activities for teaching characters and settings, try using the animated short Geri’s Game.
This list of books contains teacher-recommended, kid-favorite read aloud books for third (3rd) grade. (Third grade is about age 8 here in the U.S.)
Amazing things can happen with just one dot.
Color words are included in almost every kindergarten curriculum! Kindergarten students read them, spell them, and write them! When teach...
Reading Response Activities for Wonder
One of my favorite parts of the school day is reading aloud to my students. It allows me to share my LOVE of reading and instill a love of books in my students. It is a time where we can connect, share experiences, and build a classroom community. I pause often throughout the reading to ask […]
Find the best books for 4th graders (9 year olds) both boys and girls in all genres and about many topics and genres that kids will love!
If you are looking for some high interest teaching activities, try using animated shorts to to teach the reading skill problems and solutions.
Are you looking for a fun way to teach describing characters and character traits? Try this! Fold each side of a horizontal sheet of paper to the middle. Have the kids draw a picture of the character on the front. Put words to describe the outward appearance of the character on the outside. This can be things that are obvious from the text. Next, open the page up and write character traits and words to describe the character's emotions on the inside. These are things you have to infer about the character's traits based on the evidence from the text. It's pretty fun and these make a great display!
Wild Thing Book Activities! This unit is fantastic for Maurice Sendak's book Where the Wild Things Are. Writing worksheet and craft included. Perfect for kindergarten or first grade!
Passion projects have changed my relationships with my students forever.
This post contains the animated short film "Glued." Download the accompanying handout leveled for upper elementary students to teach theme.
Boy Overboard – Morris Gleitzman For the last 3 years I have been teaching Boy Overboard as our class novel in Year 6 and thought I would share some of my favourite teaching activities and re…
