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...
The ability to write effectively and communicate ideas through writing are essential for working in the real world. Outside of writing instruction, students need dedicated...
In this post, we’ll take a deeper look at the importance of summarizing as a demonstration of reading comprehension. Additionally, we’ll examine the progression of this skill...
In this post, you’ll learn how to get students excited about close reading, using a topic that all kids are crazy about: adorable, fuzzy, cuddly animals! This article...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
In this article, you’ll find great ideas for teaching vocabulary to students in grades 1–5. We will share access to engaging vocabulary games and activities to help students...
Debates are a fun activity that demands students use a variety of literacy skills. In this article, you'll find a classroom debate lesson plan that is inspired by my love of...
Help your students embrace diversity. All students need to feel like they “belong” in their learning environment (on-site or online). All students need to be recognized for...