I Need My Monster Activities that Free Childhood Fears
I Need My Monster Activities are the perfect segue into discussion opportunities to free common childhood fears. Yes, we’re talking monsters under the bed. Although it was some time ago, I can still remember being totally and utterly frightened by the smallest noise or slight movement of a shadow. To my surprise, an interesting twist […]
Johnny Appleseed Activities for Engaging In More Writing
Johnny Appleseed has been a long time staple for many elementary classrooms. Reading, speaking, and writing are skillfully woven throughout the study of this one legend. If you haven’t jumped on board, or maybe it’s been a while since you’ve carved out a little time to focus on this all-time favorite throughout our country, let […]
Read The Cool Bean to Improve Student Relationships Now
The Cool Bean, written by Jory John, is by far my favorite read-aloud in my classroom. If you haven’t read it yet, I’m just going to say, “What the heck are you waiting for?” The Cool Bean Synopsis Let me tell you why I feel this is a must-read for all elementary classrooms. Jory Johns […]
The Good Egg Book Companion to Enrich Your Lessons
The Good Egg read-aloud book, written by Jory John, is the perfect read-aloud for any classroom while covering essential standards. The book lends itself to teaching great vocabulary, modeling story structure, and, let’s not forget, teaching about the story’s message. If you’d like to pick up a copy of
2nd Grade Read Aloud Books that Motivate and Delight
The best 2nd-grade read-aloud books come from Ryan T. Higgins with We Don’t Eat Your Classmates and We Will ROCK Our Classmates. (Amazon Affiliate Links) If you haven’t made them a part of your class library yet, I’d suggest you do that right away. And trust me, you’ll want both books! As a 2nd grade […]
3 Powerful Writing Strategies to Boost Your Lessons Now
Supportive writing strategies for teaching young students can be as easy as one, two, three. Each of the little faces is looking back at you, completely bewildered. It’s like you speak another language. The students have no idea what you’re saying. Then, to top it off, you’re short on time, so you go ahead and […]
How to Effectively Teach Summary Writing Online
Are you teaching summary writing or simply assigning it? Yes, there’s a big difference and a difference that changes everything! The Situation Do you remember your first month of school? We all created the ideal learning environments, prepped and mapped out our units of study, and most importantly, we set goals to achieve during the […]
Paragraph Writing Practice for Online Learning
Paragraph writing practice online can be a struggle for many young writers. It’s especially tricky when the writing practice is online. Well, I’ve got your back. A quick remedy is within these four simple steps. Follow along to guide students into mastering the art of paragraph writing even when you’re not “face to face.” Engaging […]