Welcome to my aids for teachers index page, where I help upper elementary teachers find new and innovative ways to engage their students. This page links to various blog posts on multiple topics, from teaching strategies and classroom tips to student learning methods.
I offer free resources in my blog posts to help teachers get started and implement new techniques in their classrooms. You can find posts on Four Corners, Concept Webs, Semantic Maps, and Learning Logs, which are effective teaching techniques for upper elementary students. I also share classroom tips on creating anchor charts, designing engaging classroom displays, and more.
I also provide methods to help students learn, such as a growth mindset and memorization techniques.
I give sample handouts, such as the Parent Connection Newsletter Series, which you can edit to fit your classroom needs. These resources help you save time and effort in creating your classroom materials.
I hope this index blog page inspires you to try new teaching strategies and techniques in your classroom. Let’s learn and grow together as educators for our students’ benefit.
Apr 19
Authentic learning provides tasks that allow students to learn through real-life situations. Students solve real problems. Projects are relevant to the learner. Students use applications that are real. They apply what they have learned in class to realistic circumstances. Often students go outside the classroom. This could include field trips. The idea is that learners …
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Mar 29
Use the ACE Writing Strategy to help students organize their writing. This teaching device helps organize the answers to short answer/constructed response questions. By providing a structured response to the question, it prevents students from guessing the answers. The acronym stands for… A – Answer all parts of the question in complete sentences. C – …
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Mar 22
Help students succeed when answering multiple-choice questions with the RUNNERS Strategy. This acronym teaching device helps students break down reading passages so they can more easily answer multiple-choice questions. By implementing this strategy, students will have a better understanding of what they read, causing them to answer questions more accurately. R – Read the title …
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Nov 02
Let’s be honest: teaching is 90% juggling and 10% coffee. Between lesson planning, grading, differentiating, keeping up with the standards, and trying to remember what day it is, teachers deserve tools that make life easier—not harder. That’s where Boom Learning™ comes in. If you’re looking for self-grading, engaging, paperless, and dare I say, fun practice …
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Apr 07
All parents want their children to become better readers. The Parent Connection Newsletter provides parents with ideas and links to resources to help their children learn to read more fluently. This post contains Issue #8 which is the final in the series. This button link goes to the Google Slide version of the newsletter in both …
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Mar 24
Using anchor charts is a fantastic way to cover key points quickly. This colorful, to-the-point method of teaching keeps students focused. Students look at the charts not only as reference guides but also frequently ask questions after viewing them that show a deep understanding of the topic. This is why I try to create a …
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Mar 10
The Parent Connection Newsletter provides parents with ideas and links to resources to help their children learn to read more fluently. This post contains Issue #7 in the series. This button link goes to the Google Slide version of the newsletter in both color and black and white versions. The text can be edited to …
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