May 09
If your students are naming their essays things like “how to Train your dragon” or “Diary of a wimpy kid,” then yes—it’s time for a quick and cheerful intervention on writing titles correctly. Capitalizing and punctuating titles isn’t just about grammar… It’s about helping students present their ideas with polish and pride (and pass 5th …
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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 21
Last summer I organized the math materials I had created in preparation for teaching a 5th-grade math class this school year. The result of this organization is several math blog posts. You can find the updated math section of my website here. I also created four math products that I am selling on Teachers pay …
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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 14
Below this paragraph is a link to a Geometry PowerPoint I created several years ago. I came across it while reviewing my math materials and decided to share. I remember it took a L-O-N-G time to create. The PowerPoint may feel a little choppy because I went through and deleted the textbook-specific slides. I also …
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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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