10 Back to School Books that Build Outstanding Character
There are so many mixed emotions about the back to school season. Excitement, nerves, joy, wonder, uncertainty.. the list goes on. Both you and your students might be a tad nervous rolling into this year, but some GREAT back to school read alouds can help set the tone for a successful school year. Read on […]
How to Empower Student Success with Poetry Reading Lessons
I used to DREAD April because it meant it was time for teaching poetry. I am not that creative brained person that was ever good at writing poetry, so I assumed teaching students about reading poetry would be the same…. but I was so wrong! With the right models, anchor charts and lesson plans, teaching […]
Shatter Student Expectations: Students will LOVE Bat Week
Are you looking for a fun way to engage your first or second grade learners this October? Look no further. My kiddos LOVE Bat Week! Bat week is simply a way of bringing in fun read alouds, reading plans and writing plans in an engaging way that will get your students MOTIVATED to learn! Blend […]
How to Make an Animal Habitat Project in Elementary School
Are you looking for an exciting way to combine reading, writing, science and technology skills? This exciting project is the perfect combo and is easy for your primary students to navigate on their own. Background: To start, I like to get students excited about the project by reading different animal books to the class or […]
Exclusive August Reading Reading Plans to Make You Feel Prepared
Let’s Get Reading! August is always the most exciting, overwhelming, and EXHAUSTING time of the year for teachers. So many mixed emotions.. but we don’t need mixed emotions about teaching. Teaching reading can be easy as pie. Read on to hear how I have always started reading in my second grade classroom. With one caveat… […]
How to Celebrate Dental Health Month with Students
Are you looking for a quick and easy way to talk about dental health month in your classroom? Look no further. This is an important topic that can be quickly addressed in a fun and engaging way! Reading Component Start by reading this engaging book about different traps kids have set up that the Tooth […]