May 05
Let’s be honest—teaching upper elementary students to spell tricky words is right up there with untangling headphone cords and getting glitter off your desk: not impossible, but definitely a challenge. That’s where mnemonic devices come in to save the day (and your sanity). Mnemonics are those clever little tricks that help students remember the spelling …
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May 02
Let’s be honest—teaching the difference between tone and mood can feel like trying to explain the difference between a couch and a loveseat to a room full of energetic fifth graders. They kind of get it… but kind of don’t. That’s where this lesson swoops in like a caped ELA hero to save the day …
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Apr 18
Are you looking for some new ideas to do with your novel study of Fantastic Mr. Fox? Then be sure to grab these Fantastic Mr. Fox teaching activities. You’ll find novel study samples, a technology craft, an anchor chart, and other ideas. The story is about a clever fox who lives with his family in the …
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Apr 11
Call It Courage tells the story Mafatu, the son of the chief of Hikueru Island. As a young boy, Mafatu witnesses his mother dying in a storm. Due to this, he is terrified of the sea. This causes his father shame. Mafatu leaves Hikueru to prove he is not a coward. First, he lives through a …
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Apr 07
All parents want their children to become better readers. The Parent Connection Newsletter provides parents with ideas and links to resources to help their children learn to read more fluently. This post contains Issue #8, which is the final in the series. This button link goes to the Google Slides version of the newsletter in …
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Apr 04
Ten-year-old Sophie spies the Big Friendly Giant (BFG) late one night. The BFG wants to keep his identity a secret, so he whisks Sophie away. Soon, Sophie realizes that the giant is quite gentle and even charming. Her friendship with him grows. Sophie’s presence in the giant’s cave attracts the not-so-friendly giants. These children eating …
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Mar 28
Do you love reading classics with your students? Then, here is a great book to add to your curriculum. Better yet, check out these teaching The Mouse and the Motorcycle activities to add to your unit. In The Mouse and the Motorcycle, Keith and his family stop at an old run-down hotel while traveling across the country …
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