Sep 04
Welcome to part two of our Compare & Contrast reading series! (If you missed part one—comparing themes across cultures—go check it out!) This week, we’re zooming in on stories in the same genre and asking the question: “If two books are both realistic fiction, why do they feel so different?” You’ve likely heard a student …
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Aug 28
As an inclusion teacher, I have worked with many teachers. This experience helped me learn many organizational tips from my team teachers. I often feel like a sponge, soaking up ideas and trying them out. Over time, I have begun to use one idea from one teacher and another idea from a different teacher, mix …
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Aug 21
Elephant Appreciation Day is a special day to honor and celebrate these amazing animals. Observed on September 22nd each year, this day provides a chance for teachers of upper elementary students to engage their students in exciting and meaningful activities centered around elephants. Elephants are the largest land mammals and intelligent, social, and emotional creatures. …
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Aug 16
One book that fills young minds with imagination, creativity, and mystery is Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery by James Howe. This whimsical tale of a vampire bunny and his adventures has captivated generations of readers, offering a perfect opportunity for educators to engage students in exciting learning experiences. In this blog post, I’ve compiled six …
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Aug 14
Are you ready for an adventure that will whisk you into a world of humor, superhero squirrels, and clever wordplay? Look no further than the pages of Flora and Ulysses, a delightful novel by Kate DiCamillo that promises to captivate your imagination from start to finish. This Newbery Medal-winning book is a perfect addition to …
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Aug 07
Ever wish your students would stop and say, “Hey! That theme shows up in stories from everywhere!”?Well, wish granted—because this ready-to-teach lesson on RL.4.9 will have your class spotting universal themes and cultural twists faster than you can say folktale from the Philippines. And the best part? The full handout is prepped and waiting, so …
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Jul 03
Storytelling techniques are essential tools that help bring narratives to life and captivate readers’ imaginations. By learning storytelling techniques—like foreshadowing, flashbacks, and plot twists—students can take their writing to the next level. These techniques don’t just make stories more fun to read; they also help students grow as writers. When students learn to use strategies …
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