Nov 07
Let’s be honest, keeping students focused in December is like trying to wrap a present with one hand while holding a cup of hot cocoa in the other. That’s why I love using animated Christmas shorts. They’re short, engaging, and packed with opportunities to sneak in some solid learning while students think they’re just enjoying …
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Oct 24
Conjunctions may be tiny words, but they do some heavy lifting in sentences. Without them, our writing would sound choppy and robotic: I like pizza. I like pasta. I like tacos. (Yawn.) Throw in a conjunction and suddenly things flow: I like pizza, pasta, and tacos. Much better! If you’re looking for ideas to make …
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Oct 17
Creating bulletin boards for the school hallway can be a real challenge. Not only must they look impressive, but they also have to show students are learning important skills. Take the hassle away with these geometry bulletin boards. This post features four geometry bulletin board ideas with mini lessons to go along with creating them. Each …
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Oct 11
Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus is an incredible book about three middle school students who overcome many obstacles to “fit in.” Thirteen-year-old Aven is an ordinary girl, almost. She was born without arms. Her loving stepparents encourage her to do everything on her own. When Aven is in kindergarten, she begins making …
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Oct 03
Teaching pronouns can be surprisingly tricky, especially when students mix up who/whom or confuse contractions with possessives. This lesson focuses on teaching pronouns with clear rules, kid‑friendly examples, and interactive practice to help students choose the right pronoun every time. Grade Level3–5 Skill FocusChoosing clear, correct pronouns in sentences StandardsL.3.1a–5.1a • L.4.1a–4.1f • L.3.2–5.2 FormatPrintable …
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Sep 19
Ordering adjectives can feel like a mystery to students and even many adults. This lesson focuses on teaching adjectives with a memorable pattern, clear examples, and interactive practice that helps students build descriptive sentences with confidence. Grade Level3–5 Skill FocusOrdering adjectives using a clear pattern StandardsL.3.1g–5.1a • L.3.3–5.3 • L.3.4–5.4 FormatPrintable, Video, & Interactive Practice …
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Sep 12
If you haven’t read The Breadwinner novel, then you are in for a rare treat. This heartwarming story follows Parvana who lives in Afghanistan where the Taliban have recently taken over the country. They have taken away all women’s rights. Schools for girls are closed. Women lose their jobs. All females including teens must be accompanied …
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