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When kids come back from winter break, they are full of new energy and excitement. Sometimes it can be hard to harness their energy for school work! That’s why you need some great January resources to help them get back in the groove. I have compiled books and activities to get you started with your lesson planning. January Resources… Read More
This time of the year I love incorporating engaging resources that bring meaning to children. One of my favorite holiday books to use this time of the year is the Polar Express. This book is wonderful to read to students of all ages and is perfect to read every year. The Polar Express Activities My own children have grew up… Read More
Fall means pumpkins, leaves, bonfires, and great read alouds! Your students are never too old to be read aloud to. Upper elementary students love to hear engaging stories told by their teachers. Try some of these incredible fall read aloud books to share with your students this fall. This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience. View our full… Read More
One thing I encourage my students to do outside of class daily is read! Studies show that even reading twenty minutes a day can drastically improve reading comprehension and even raise standardized test scores. Plus, reading independently helps our students enjoy reading more by focusing on texts that they love! Whether your students are reading informational or narrative texts, there… Read More
Our classrooms are competing with online stimuli, social media (yes, even in elementary school), video games, and television when it comes to intriguing, inspiring lessons that hold our students’ attention. Fortunately, you can succeed at teaching students engagement strategies by incorporating picture books, games, and making connections. Increase Student Engagement by Teaching Writing Through Picture Books and Mentor Texts… Read More
Chances are you have students at various reading levels in your classroom. There are students reading at grade level, students who are reading far above grade level, and students who are struggling to comprehend classroom texts. Regardless of reading levels, the strategies that promote reading comprehension skills can be used with any text. Using these skills and strategies in your… Read More
Free reading can be a joy for many upper elementary students, but for others, it can be a time of fake reading or fear. For reluctant and struggling readers, time to read in class is neither inspirational nor enjoyable. However, there are books that even the most reluctant readers can find themselves drawn to. In fact, finding the book that… Read More
Have you been searching for a quick reference of texts to support you in teaching comprehension skills? I have researched and gathered some of my top Mentor Texts to Teach Comprehension Strategies. These texts can be used to teach skills such as: Main Idea, Summary, Context Clues, Character Traits, Setting, Plot, Cause and Effect, Inference, Drawing Conclusions, Predictions, Timeline of… Read More
Did someone say book club? Few things excite me more than having motivated readers in my classroom that want to gather and talk about what they’re reading. Don’t think book clubs are just for your overachieving bookworms, however. Getting book clubs started in your classroom can benefit all of your students, from the reluctant reader to the one that lives… Read More
It’s a classic conundrum. Children who don’t enjoy reading often resist books because reading is hard for them. Because reading is so hard for them, it becomes more difficult to make reading enjoyable and accessible. Hesitant readers can become eager participants with some of these Strategies to Help Motivate Reluctant Readers in your classroom. Start at their level or a… Read More
Spring is in the air and all we want to do is be outside and enjoy this beautiful weather, right? Well, I know how you feel so I wanted to stop by and share some Spring Literacy Ideas, Books and Ideas for Your Classroom that I have found to be helpful this time of the year! The weather is wonderful… Read More
We always want to be prepared for all things in our classroom, but one thing that is sometimes challenging but essential is being prepared for State Testing. Today, I am hopeful that I can provide a few test prep strategies for elementary students and ideas to inspire you. If your students are getting ready to take the state tests, you may… Read More
Who says prepping for Writing Test Prep can’t be fun? My favorite subject is 4th grade writing! Over the years I’ve created several writing test prep resources to use to motivate writers through a daily writing process!
Here’s 2 of my favorite writing test prep resources!
✏️1. The first is my daily writing activity that includes revising and editing, a prompt (expository, narrative and creative writing). It’s a 20 week packet.
✏️2. The second is a daily writing packet using pictures to help and encourage writing. a prompt (expository, narrative and creative writing). It’s a 30 week packet.
Your students will love these! I’ll link them both in my stories and in by tapping image.
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Whether or not it is doing something new, stepping out of your comfort zone, reading something new, OR saying no to adding more to your plate. You have to remember to follow the path that is best for YOU! ♥️
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