Inside: These videos will help you teach the story elements of fiction to your 3rd graders in a fun and engaging way. Starting your lesson with an engaging video is like getting pumped up for a run or workout with Jock Jams blaring in your car stereo. It takes you
Want a tool to help you teach figurative language in an engaging way that your students can reference throughout the year? This free figurative language interactive notebook is just what you’re looking for! This notebook includes 18 interactive pages that cover all 8 types of figurative language and uses the
Inside: This third grade reading interactive notebook will save you massive amounts of time while helping you create fun and engaging lessons. You want to create the best, most engaging reading lessons for your students, but you also want a life. You want to be present at home with your
Vocabulary instruction is crucial to helping our students increase their reading comprehension and become better writers. That’s why I think it’s so important to make time for vocabulary instruction every day. Here’s an easy to follow weekly schedule of ideas to help you fit quick, simple, and meaningful vocabulary instruction and practice into each day.
Starting the year with rich and engaging read alouds sets the tone for the rest of the year. These incredible back to school books will help you ease nerves, ignite excitement, build community, and promote a growth mindset. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Back to School Books
The first day of school is usually full of excitement and smiles, but it can also be one of the busiest, most stressful days of the year. It also sets the tone for the entire year. Here are some ideas to help you kick it off right. 1. Greet Your
Why should we use an interactive reading notebook and how do we get the most out of it without the mess and the wasted time?
Today we’ll answer the questions: What is an argumentative text? And how do I teach it to my third graders? (And fourth graders) You’ve spent hours scouring the internet and are about to pull your hair out and/or break your computer. You’re not alone. Searching for resources to teach argumentative
I’ll never forget the worried little faces of the first 24 nosy little students I answered my phone in front of. It was so unlike me. I never even look at my phone during class. Once they got over the shock of me answering my phone, their eyes darted around
Forty percent of my students failed the plot assessment. I stared wide-eyed at the grade book with a lump in my throat, fighting back the tears. I had taught the story elements to these 3rd graders all week. What happened? After some reflection, I realized I had made a fatal
I help upper elementary ELA and reading teachers like you create engaging and effective reading lessons without all the stress.
