Apr 15
World Turtle Day, celebrated annually on May 23rd, provides a fantastic opportunity for teachers to teach their students about these incredible creatures and promote environmental awareness. In this blog post, we will explore a range of educational activities that are fun and engaging and encourage critical thinking, creativity, and appreciation for sea turtles. From comparing …
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Apr 08
Have you had a chance to dive into Alan Gratz’s latest novel, Heroes: A Novel of Pearl Harbor? It’s a compelling story that captures the courage of people living in Hawaii during World War II. Alan Gratz is a renowned author known for his ability to blend historical events with fictional narratives, creating compelling stories that students …
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Mar 25
Helping students understand the difference between making inferences, drawing conclusions, and predicting outcomes can feel like untangling a ball of yarn, but it’s a skill worth mastering. This post shares a comprehensive lesson plan to help 4th-6th-grade students master the art of making inferences. The lesson includes essential questions, vocabulary, engaging activities, and resources to …
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Mar 18
National Find a Rainbow Day is a perfect opportunity to engage your upper elementary students in
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Mar 04
Today’s students are swimming in information—from books and movies to podcasts and YouTube shorts. To truly understand what they’re seeing and reading, students need to make connections between different forms of media and the original text. Teaching RL.4.7 That’s where RL.4.7 steps in—like a bridge between books and screens. This standard focuses on helping students …
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Feb 26
If you’ve ever read a student’s paragraph and thought, “Okay, but what is this even about?” — you are not alone. Main idea is one of the most important comprehension skills students need… but also one of the trickiest for them to master. So, how do we get students to move past vague answers like …
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Feb 19
National Oreo Cookie Day is a delicious occasion that provides an opportunity to engage and excite students in learning while celebrating this iconic treat. As upper elementary grade teachers, you can incorporate fun and educational activities centered around Oreo cookies to create a memorable and engaging experience for your students. This blog post will explore …
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