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Using Technology to Make Learning More Engaging
These past couple of years have made us face technology head-on. We had to rely more heavily on technology than we ever had in the
10 Best Mentor Texts for Narrative Writing
Narrative writing will be present in all of your elementary school classrooms. Starting in Kindergarten, students will be writing (or telling) stories about themselves. Each
8 Best Mentor Texts for Opinion Writing
In many classrooms, opinion writing is the first form of writing that is covered. It may seem simple for students to share their opinion, but
Tips for Getting Ready for the End of the Year
The final few weeks of the school year can be so tricky. I created a YouTube video that will help you while you’re getting ready
4 Digital Telling Time Activities Your Kids Will Love
Telling time is a skill that is going to take practice, practice, practice. This measurement and data standard requires students to tell and write time
Free Tools for Tracking Reading Standards
If you’re teaching at a school that requires you to teach Common Core standards, you know that it may be a little bit difficult some
5 Engaging Compare and Contrast Anchor Charts
Comparing and contrasting are important skills for students to learn. Not only will these skills be pertinent in reading fiction and nonfiction text, but they
5 Rocks and Minerals Activities that Kids Will Love
Rocks and minerals may not seem like the most exciting topic for students to learn about. However, you’d be surprised at how engaging this content
Teaching Students to Master Peer Editing in Writing
Peer editing is an incredibly important part of the writing process. And, although it seems simple, peer editing is a skill that takes practice. Fortunately,
How Pre-Writing Can Help Your Students
The pre-writing process is an important step in creating a well-rounded writer. Pre-writing allows students a chance to brainstorm, make writing decisions, and organize their
Geography Resources Your Students Will Love
Geography can be a tricky concept for young students to understand. It will take some time and patience as you teach about each of the
4 Must-Haves for Your Outer Space Unit
Earth Systems and Earth’s Place in the Universe are two of the big ideas that are covered in our Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Teaching
