The Best Books to add to Your Summer Read Alouds
Are you looking for summer read aloud books for either the end of the year or back to school? Seasonal books are a great way to keep student engagement high when all they might be thinking about is being outside. My top 10 favorite summer read alouds and some activity ideas are below. 1. It […]
NOT Another Coffee Mug: Actually Approved Teacher Gifts
The end of the year is upon us! Whether you are a teacher buying a gift for another teacher, a parent looking for a gift for your child’s teacher, a mentor teacher buying a student teacher a gift, or anything in between… No matter what your budget looks like, below is a guide for some […]
Special May Writing Activities That Your Class Can’t Miss
It is difficult to find end of the year writing prompts that capture students attention. Let’s change that! With prompts from every genre and read alouds to accompany writing, these May writing prompts and activities are sure to engage students and get students pencils moving! May Narrative Prompt: Have students write a fun, imaginative narrative […]
How to Make EOY Memory Books that Matter
End of year memory books are a great way to reminisce and recap the year. This fun, spring writing project is a popular trend in classrooms. Students recap exciting events and memories, while recording and illustrating them to “keep forever”. However, how do we ensure that we are creating a book that is going to […]
Supercharge End of Year Writing with these FUN Prompts
Are you looking for ways to supercharge writing prompts at the end of the year to keep your students’ attention? By the end of the year, writing can feel dull and repetitive for students. Change it up in the fourth quarter by doing a fun writing project! My favorite projects to do are Magazine Passion […]
The Best End of Year Project: How to Write a Magazine
Are you looking for a fun way to review every genre of writing at the end of the school year? Writing a magazine is a GREAT way to have students practice everything they have learned in narrative, informative, opinion writing, and more! Students are GUARANTEED to be engaged and have fun. Read on to hear […]