Guided Paragraph Writing Step-by-Step Instruction
Are your students excited and eager when it comes to writing? Maybe they’re a little hesitant? No matter what your situation, I have something for you! Here are some simple step-by-step advice for teaching students how to write effective paragraphs without all the complaining. This step by step guide will provide your students with a […]
3 Must-Have Back to School Writing Activities
Back to School writing activities will be a breeze with my 3 Must-Have “Get to Know You” projects. If you want to build a classroom community and provide back to school writing opportunities, you’re in the right spot. Be sure to kick start the beginning of school with these three engaging Back to School Writing […]
Student Engagement in 5 Easy Steps
At last, five steps that will increase student engagement in your classroom. Why should you increase student engagement? The main reason, we have competition. In a world full of technology and an abundance of media, educators have a great deal of competition. Therefore, student engagement in classrooms is declining. The struggle is real! Luckily, I […]
3 Spectacular Mother’s Day Card Activities Mom Will Cherish Now
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s time for elementary students to show their appreciation for their mothers or mother figures with Mother’s Day Card Activities. While a store-bought card can be thoughtful, a handmade card adds a personal touch and shows effort and love. Here are three Mother’s Day card activities for […]
Top 5 End of the Year Writing Activities
Wrapping up the end of the school year is CRAZY! Before long, your days will be consumed by Field Day, the ever-popular Talent Show, Awards Assemblies, and don’t forget Open House! The culminating activities can quickly take you off course. To keep you and your students on your educational path, I have listed my top […]
Master the Top Teaching Strategies for Writing
Mastering the top teaching strategies for writing instruction is quite simple, with a few small tips. Quite often, teaching students how to be excellent writers is a huge task. Time is always a primary issue, along with the added difficulty of differentiating instruction. While the writing process is complex and cumbersome to teach, I have […]
Vocabulary Activities for Elementary Students
Vocabulary Activities can grab the attention of your most reluctant learners. For this reason, you may be interested in providing your students with more opportunities to use new vocabulary? I have a solid routine for vocabulary instruction if you’re anything like me, but I want my students to use the new language differently. So let […]
Spelling Activities That Are No Fail and Kid Approved
Do you need spelling activities that are no-fail and student-approved? Check out how I use engaging, hands-on spelling activities and games in my classroom. Hallelujah! Here are the spelling activities that your students want to play repeatedly. Today I’m going to share with you my top student-approved spelling activities. Why? The more students interact and […]