Oct 16
Are you ready to bring history to life for your students? Do you want to uncover the secrets of ancient Egypt and its most famous ruler? Then join me in celebrating King Tut Day on November 4th! King Tut Day marks the anniversary of the discovery of the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun. This …
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Oct 09
If you’re searching for fun and engaging How to Steal a Dog teaching activities, your quest ends here. Check out these teaching ideas inspired by this heartwarming book. How to Steal a Dog is a novel by Barbara O’Connor that tells the story of Georgina, a young girl who decides to steal a dog and return …
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Oct 02
Students often think comparing texts means looking for stories that seem alike on the surface. Strong readers go much further. They understand that comparing texts in different genres means examining how a poem, a historical article, an animated short, and even a commercial can explore the same universal idea while using completely different structures, styles, …
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Sep 25
Firsthand and secondhand accounts are one of those things that are easy to say but a little trickier to teach reading skills. Before we dive in, here’s a little story from my family archives. My dad was a genealogy buff. The kind of guy who had color-coded binders and could connect us to people like Frances Scott Key. …
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Sep 18
Do you want to celebrate World Smile Day with your students and make them smile? World Smile Day is a special event on the first Friday in October. It was started by Harvey Ball, the famous yellow Smiley Face creator, to inspire people to smile and share happiness with others. On this day, you can …
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Sep 04
Students often say two stories are “the same” because they both have dragons, take place at school, or are funny. But comparing texts goes far beyond noticing surface details. Strong readers compare how different authors develop similar themes, characters, conflicts, and ideas. They notice that two realistic fiction stories can explore friendship in completely different …
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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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