Oct 25
Song for a Whale is a terrific novel based on a real whale. The “world’s loneliest whale” sings at an unusual frequency of 52 Hz that can’t be heard by other whales. Author Lynne Kelly heard of this whale, paired it with her knowledge of sign language through her career as an interpreter, and this magical …
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Oct 18
Students have loved My Side of the Mountain for several generations. The story is timeless. Many tweens have wondered what it would be like to run away from home and live off the land. Sam does just that in this fantastic novel. Sam lives in New York City in a small apartment with 8 brothers and sisters …
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Oct 11
Halloween is the perfect excuse to mix a little spooky fun into your lesson plans, and these five activities are designed to do just that. Whether you’re teaching in costume or just trying to survive the sugar rush, this set of classroom-ready ideas will keep your students engaged, learning, and laughing (with just a few …
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Oct 04
If you’ve ever searched for Halloween animated shorts, you know the struggle is real. One second you’re watching a perfectly adorable cartoon… and then BAM, something wildly inappropriate pops up in the last five seconds. (Cue teacher panic: Where’s the remote? Where’s the mute button?). I’ve already done the heavy lifting for you. These films …
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Sep 27
Are you tired of the same spelling routine? With this Teaching Spelling with Animated Shorts Series, students will be highly engaged in learning how to spell. With weekly animated shorts and monthly review games, students will be excited for spelling class to begin. Spelling with Animated Shorts – The Routine Here is how it works: …
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Sep 13
Ready to challenge your middle school students with analogies that go beyond simple synonyms and antonyms? This blog post shares five engaging activities that explore a variety of word relationships—perfect for grades 6–8.Each activity is designed to deepen vocabulary knowledge, boost critical thinking, and enhance students’ understanding of analogies using relationships like part to whole, …
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Sep 07
Kids love puzzles, and analogies are word puzzles that sharpen thinking while expanding vocabulary. Teaching Analogies with Synonyms and Antonyms is a powerful way to help your 4th and 5th‑grade students learn new words. In this blog post, you’ll discover engaging, hands‑on activities that introduce analogies using synonyms and antonyms—two of the most common and …
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