Teaching Resources
Why is it important to teach your students how to write strong intros and conclusions in their writing? Let’s think about it for a minute. Have you ever picked up a story from a student and known exactly how it would turn out after reading the first line? Each sentence was predictable. There was no spark and no excitement. This… Read More
Watching students’ eyes grow wide in amazement as they learn about watch seeds grow into plants is a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s similar to watching students discover how caterpillars turn into butterflies in a few short weeks through learning about life cycles! Engaging and fascinating for students, life cycles cover a wide range of plants and animals. Students gain new respect… Read More
Do you notice many of your students do not have a strong foundation of word choice, and vocabulary? Let’s set the stage… you notice your fourth-grade student is struggling with reading and reading comprehension. She is able to read the words and sound them out, but for some reason, she really doesn’t like reading. One reason many students don’t enjoy… Read More
Looking for the perfect spring-themed poetry bulletin board to put up in your classroom? Why not have your kiddos write some spring-inspired poems? Poems can make the perfect bulletin board display while also giving your students the chance to hone their poetry skills. I like to give my students the opportunity to explore poetry throughout the year, both by reading… Read More
Do you know what a fable is? These popular stories feature animals and also include a moral. If you’re a teacher, then you’ve definitely heard of them when you were reading through the Common Core Standards! In the third through fifth grades, they are part of the literature requirements. But, how do you make these stories come alive and engage… Read More
Do your students love fairy tales? Teaching Fairy tales in upper elementary can be timeless, with the magic, exciting storylines, and fascinating characters. I love incorporating fairy tales into learning in my classroom! There are so many lessons to be learned! Here are some of the ways I teach using fairy tales: Teaching Fairy Tales for Writing Practice Children often… Read More
Do you want your students’ writing to grip you like a thriller novel? Marvelous, moving writing makes use of figurative language to interest readers. In fact, both skilled writers and readers need to know their way around figurative language. So, how can you teach your students about figurative language? There are plenty of options for teaching figurative language in engaging… Read More
It is the time of the year we are looking for motivation to help us have a successful End of Year. We reflect on all the things we have learned, taught and still want to teach our students. It always seems shocking how quickly the year actually flies by. So, as you start to prepare for the last few weeks… Read More
It’s spring! This means it’s about time to change your bulletin boards to match the season. Why not get some meaningful writing practice while also creating a gorgeous spring writing bulletin board display? I love using writing prompts to inspire my students to practice their writing. Plus, once finished, their writing can make a beautiful display that students can be… Read More
The beautiful blue sky, the trees swaying in the breeze, the warm cheerful sunshine. These are just a few things we can appreciate about the Earth, our wonderful home. Celebrating Earth Day every April, we take one day to celebrate our planet and all of the wonderful gifts it gives us. From a young age, it’s important to instill in children an… Read More
“But teacher, that’s boring!” Or “But I don’t wanna do that!” These are commonly heard phrases in the classroom. Even when you’ve planned a fun, exciting activity, there may be a few students who aren’t into it. And when students aren’t motivated to do an activity, chances are they won’t put their all into it. So, how can you solve… Read More
How do you teach reading skills in your classroom? My biggest fear as a teacher was that my students would not comprehend what they were reading. Therefore, I always set a goal to grow my students into successful independent readers. I created a plan and throughout the years I gathered many basic ideas and strategies to help me teach my… Read More
Teaching character education in the classroom is essential. Regardless if you have class meetings daily, weekly, or even monthly it is important to discuss character traits. I am guilty, this is something I did not make much time for my first years of teaching, but later realized it was the backbone to my classroom. There are hundreds of character traits… Read More
Teaching writing is a skill that may be difficult to many. I love sharing some tips that I use to help getting started teaching the writing process. As a student I struggled and never had confidence to express myself in writing. I used those struggles to help me become a writing teacher. I came up with many ideas and ways to… Read More
This school year is going to be different to say the least and the first things that comes to mind is what can make it easy for teachers, students, and families to thrive with the time. I wanted to share some quick tips and ideas for back to school distance learning, I also plan to add to this list as… Read More
Who is all about the simple things in life? Me! You know I love no hassle decor ideas, especially creating easy prep Bulletin Board Ideas for Teachers! That is why over the years I have been creating my Motivational Quote Posters! These posters have been a staple in many teachers classrooms. You will find your favorite theme in my shop… Read More
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