The weeks leading up to winter break can be trickyāstudents are excited, energy is high, and focus can be a challenge. But this time of year is also the perfect opportunity to bring a little magic into your lessons with…
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When I was in the classroom I always liked celebrating fun and random national days with my students. I always made sure to keep the activities standards-aligned, while also being creative and unique so my students could have fun while…
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Part of Teacher Clarity is giving your students a clear understanding of the learning goals and your expectations. One way to do that is by using Target Responses. A target response is a writing sample that shows your students exactly…
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I love using picture books in my teaching because theyāre versatile, engaging, and can be used across content areas and grade levels. One of my absolute favorite types is wordless picture books. These unique resources open the door to creativity,…
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Summarizing text is such an important skill. Students learn how to summarize text as early as kindergarten by being asked to retell or recount familiar parts of a story, including key details. By fifth grade, students are not only asked…
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One of my goals for the month of November as a classroom teacher was to make sure my students understood the importance of Veterans Day. I really wanted my students to understand that itās not just another day off of…
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One of my favorite activities to teach my students in March was based on the idiom, March Comes in Like a Lion and Goes Out Like a Lamb. We read, discuss, write, and create an art project to show our…
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