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Free Folding Paper Activities for ELA
ELA can be a tough subject to teach because there are so many pieces within it. It can take lots of lesson planning, resource purchasing,
Practice Comprehension with Task Cards
Keeping students engaged in their learning is one of our biggest goals as teachers. In this post, we will discuss how to keep your students
Compare and Contrast Activities for Fiction Texts
Today’s blog is all about comparing and contrasting fiction texts! This skill is key for students as it allows them to think critically about the
Virtual Comprehension Activities
This blog post is being written during one of the most transformative times in education, the COVID-19 Pandemic. Teachers and students are turning to distance
The Benefits of Using Lexile
This blog post focuses on the many benefits of the Lexile Framework for Reading. Lexile reading scores are for grades Kindergarten and up. The resources
8 Easter Read Alouds for Your Classroom
Easter is coming up! If you’re allowed to teach the holiday in your classroom, then I have some fun books to share with you. The
6 Favorite Earth Day Read Alouds
Spring is here and it’s time to start all our spring holidays and themes! One of those holidays is Earth Day. Earth Day is an
Spring Read Alouds for the Classroom
Spring is such a fantastic time to teach! Although things are busy in your classroom, the themes and seasonal tie-ins to your classroom are so
How to Teach Main Ideas in Upper Grades
If you are looking for tips on teaching main idea in upper grades, you’re in the right place! This blog post is for all of
How to Compare and Contrast Nonfiction Texts
Today, we are going to look at comparing and contrasting in nonfiction text! This practice is important for students in their process of learning integration.
Using Nonfiction Text Pictures and Images
Hello, teachers! Today’s blog post is all about teaching Nonfiction Text Images. This skill is all about being able to get information from both the
Valentine’s Day Reading Activities
During the month of February, there are so many holidays and events to squeeze in. One of those is Valentine’s Day. I have gathered up
Chinese New Year Books for Kids
This blog post introduces four strong Chinese New Year books to read to your students around Chinese New Year. This holiday changes each year around
How to Teach Author’s Point and Reasons
Hello teachers!! Today, I am going to be talking about teaching author’s point and reasons. This skill is only found in the Informational ELA standards,
How to Teach Author’s Purpose in a Nonfiction Text
Today, we’re going to look at teaching author’s purpose. When an author writes a nonfiction text, there is usually a reason or a purpose for
