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Printable Reading Activities for Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, I wanted to highlight some of my timely printable reading activities that you may want to try with your students. In this article, you'll...

Snowman Story Map: Show the Connection Between Reading and Writing

“Reading and writing go hand-in-hand,” is a phrase my students hear me constantly saying. “Good writers are usually avid readers,” is another of my favorite phrases. In this...

Winter Holidays Around the World– Lesson Plans for Elementary Students

The holiday season is a great time to incorporate cultural awareness into instruction! With the "Winter Holidays Around the World" lesson plans,students will learn about...

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Rainbows & Rainclouds Phonics Game

Grades K–3

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Vocab Gal's Favorite Test Prep Resources Kit

Grades 3–12+

13 Ideas for Differentiated Reading Instruction in the Elementary Classroom

Differentiation has been a buzzword in education for years. As a literacy specialist, it is a critical part of my job. Differentiation is how a teacher adapts instruction to...

Vocab Gal's Vocabulary Back-to-School Guide

Does the idea of vocabulary instruction feel overwhelming amidst every other aspect of teaching? Are you stressed out just thinking about school? Download the Vocabulary...

Recognize and Editing Errors in a Summer Story, Grades 3–5

“The Farm” is a story that highlights a refreshing aspect of summer and is a story you can provide to your students to help them avoid the summer slump – that time of year...

Vacation Postcards– A Summer Vocabulary Activity

I love getting mail and I know my students do, too. Just in time for summer, here is a unique vocabulary activity that will encourage students to use their vocabulary and...

Differentiating Instruction During Your ELA Block

Differentiating instruction is essential to meeting the needs of all the students in your ELA classroom but can be a challenge. How can teachers ensure that on-level students...

Teaching Persuasive Writing in the Classroom [Downloads for Grades 3–12]

This article focuses on persuasive writing and how educators can help students use it to improve their critical writing and thinking skills. The resources below will assist...

Fun Journal Writing Prompts Students Can Use Anytime

In this article, we'll explore how journal writing in the classroom or at home can keep students engaged in writing! Plus, download a list of 33 Journal Writing Prompts for...

Homophone Games, Activities, and Exercises for Students in Grades 1–8

Homophones! Those tricky little words that sound the same but are spelled differently have been confusing people for centuries. But whether we like it or not, homophones are...

Humorous Poetry Close Reading Lesson Plan, Grades 7–8

In this article, you’ll learn how to help your students sharpen their close reading skills by applying them to a set of two different humorous poems on topics they’re sure to...

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