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8 Best Mentor Texts for Teaching Myths and Recounting a Myth
The retell and recount standard spans four grade levels. Once students get to third grade, myths get involved! This blog post highlights engaging mentor texts
The Best 10 Retell Books to Teach Students to Recount or Retell a Story
Looking for the best retell books to teach students how to retell or recount a story? This collection of mentor texts helps students practice retelling
7 Easy Thanksgiving Classroom Decor Ideas
Thanksgiving classroom decor is a fun, festive way to bring the holiday into your learning space. Small touches like colorful banners, table toppers, and window
10 Unique & Fun November Holidays to Add to Your Classroom Activities
November is filled with both federal holidays and unique holidays… These are November holidays that teachers can tie into their reading lessons! From Fairy Bread
7 Fun Subject Verb Agreement Activities, Teaching Noun and Verb Agreement
One of the important steps in teaching parts of speech is to ensure the noun and verbs work together. This is known as subject verb
6 Useful Tips for Plural Nouns and Irregular Plural Nouns
Teaching plural nouns doesn’t have to feel overwhelming! This blog post will walk you through anchor charts, read alouds, worksheets, and games that help students
13 Unique & Fun October Holidays to Add to Your Classroom Activities
October is packed with unique holidays that teachers can tie into their reading lessons! From Fire Prevention Week and World Space Week to Candy Corn
12 Festive Halloween Class Decor & Classroom Decoration Ideas
Halloween class decor is one of the easiest ways to bring Halloween fun into your classroom. From spooky bat cut outs to cute stuffed animal
7 Useful Noun Anchor Chart Ideas
Teaching nouns is a grammar skill that builds from grade to grade in elementary school. I’ve gathered a few noun anchor chart ideas for you
5 Fun Capitalization Activities to Add to Your Capitalization Practice Worksheets
Teaching grammar doesn’t have to be boring seat work… The capitalization activities I’ve outlined in this blog post can be both engaging and exciting for
6 Engaging September Social Studies Activities and Lesson Ideas
September always feels like the month when everything really gets rolling in the classroom. The back-to-school chaos is (mostly) behind you. Routines are starting to
10 Perfect Fall Classroom Decorations and Essentials to Cozy Up Your Space
Decorating your house is one way to feel cozy during the -BER months… But have you ever thought about adding in some fall classroom decorations,