Aug 03
Malapropisms are language bloopers that make us laugh and learn. Whether it’s a student saying “I think I have ammonia” when they mean pneumonia, or a famous figure mixing up “statue” and “stature,” these slip-ups are more than funny; they’re teachable moments. This malapropism lesson helps upper elementary students recognize and correct humorous word mix-ups …
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May 19
Fans of The One and Only Ivan are going to be thrilled with its sequel. Ivan’s lovable friend narrates the story in The One and Only Bob. The One and Only Bob Summary At the zoo, Bob visits Ivan and Ruby when a terrible storm quickly blows in. Bob ends up inside a tornado. He flies across the …
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May 11
During this stressful time make distance learning fun with these free digital games created in Google Slides. Everything you need is on the slides. This includes the dice and movable playing pieces. Digital Bump If you haven’t used the educational game BUMP in your classroom, you are in for a real treat. I’ve turned the …
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May 04
Now with distance learning, I decided it was time to update my American History Lapbook Series using Google Apps. This means my free Native American Lapbook resource has been updated. Native Americans for Distance Learning is perfect for home study. Let me back up a moment and explain from the beginning. The Native American section …
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Apr 27
Have you ever come across an old worksheet and loved the way it covers a skill only to think you want this to be an interactive learning experience for your students – not a pencil and paper task? Teachers often encounter this challenge when combining old PDFs to find practice exercises. This post provides a …
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Apr 20
How do I get my students novels during this social distancing time? The challenges of distance learning are immense. As teachers dive into many new computer programs and resources that haven’t been tried in the past, frustration builds. One question that repeatedly arises is how do I get novels for distance learning? Students can’t run …
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Apr 06
Who doesn’t love Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone? With likable characters, magical events, scary moments, and humor, the novel is a hit. In fact, it has sold over 120 million copies making it one of the best sellers of all time! Summary Shortly before Harry’s eleventh birthday, letters begin flooding into the Dursley’s home addressed …
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