May 22
Learning compound words can be a fun and engaging experience for upper elementary students. This post shares a variety of hands-on activities that build vocabulary and reinforce reading and word analysis skills. From anchor charts and cloze sentences to word games and foldable organizers, each idea helps students internalize the structure and meaning of compound …
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May 15
This post is a collection of many free resources from the web and some materials I have created that will help your students learn about contractions. Enjoy these contraction activities including online games. Discover great books to read. You’ll find songs and videos. The final activities are for more advanced students who know how to …
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May 08
Are you interested in discovering some unique I am Malala teaching ideas that will captivate your students? Check out this list including a timeline, animated short tie-in, symbolism project, debate questions, and more. These activities are designed to go with the Young Readers Edition which is specially adapted for middle-grade readers. I am Malala (Young …
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May 01
Do your students know when to capitalize directions? Most second graders proudly capitalize cities, states, and countries like seasoned travelers with a passport and a pencil—but those pesky direction words? A whole different compass. Whether it’s North Carolina or just “heading northeast,” students often struggle to decide when north, south, east, and west deserve their …
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Apr 24
Are you looking for some motivational ideas for test day? Your students will be ready to tackle the challenge with these seven fantastic ideas. Read about candy notes, crafts, posters and bulletin boards, lapbooks, and videos. Follow the links for free printable. Enjoy! I hope your students rock the test. The handout includes printable candy …
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Apr 21
Are you looking for some high-interest stories for this Earth Day? Four stories including two animated shorts and two picture books will have your students diving more deeply into reading skills. Stories for Earth Day #1 – Animated Short Migrant The short film Migrant was inspired by real events. In 2018, a ship named the …
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Apr 03
If you are looking for some high-interest activities, try using animated shorts to teach inference skills. This post features five animated shorts that your students are sure to love. The shorts vary from serious to funny. Select the ones you really like, or show all five videos. In the accompanying handouts, students summarize, infer, and …
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