Sep 05
If you’re looking for a Halloween read that’s spooky, smart, and just a little bit strange, The Wolves in the Walls by Neil Gaiman, author of Coraline, is a classroom favorite that delivers. This eerie picture book, paired with its animated 360° VR film adaptation, offers a perfect blend of suspense and humor, which is …
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Aug 29
Teaching nouns in upper elementary doesn’t have to feel repetitive or dry. This lesson focuses on teaching nouns through clear examples, simple explanations, and hands‑on practice that helps students identify nouns, sort them into categories, and use them effectively in their writing. Grade Level3–5 Skill Focus Identifying nouns and sorting them into categories StandardsL.3.1a–5.1a • …
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Aug 22
Interjections are the punctuation of emotion, and teaching them can be just as expressive. This post offers seven classroom-tested activities to help students master strong vs. mild interjections through visuals, literature, and movement. Teaching Video with Organizer This video is a great overview the definition of interjection as well as definitions and examples for mild …
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Aug 01
Are you looking for a great book to teach, comparing an actual event to its fictional account? If so, The Man Who Walked Between the Towers by Mordicai Gertein is a great picture book for doing just that. The book is also a wonderful resource for highlighting the character traits of courage and triumph. Lesson …
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Jul 05
All parents want their children to become better readers. The Connection Newsletter provides parents with ideas and links to resources to help their children learn to read more fluently. This post contains Issue #3. This button link goes to the Google Slides version of the newsletter in both color and black and white versions. The …
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May 16
Hoot is a fast‑paced, funny, and environmentally focused mystery that blends humor with heartfelt themes. Carl Hiaasen’s novel invites readers to cheer for three unlikely heroes as they work together to protect endangered burrowing owls from a careless corporation. Reading Level Lexile 760L Interest Level Grades 6-8 Length 292 pages Award Newbery Medal Winner Jump …
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May 09
Do you want your students to be able to incorporate different persuasive techniques into their writing? Should students be able to make informed opinions about which products to purchase? Do you want your students to recognize different devices used in political advertising? Is the bandwagon persuasive technique effective? This series of posts helps answer these …
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