Vocabulary building activities are tasks that help students learn new words and expand their existing word knowledge. They can be fun, engaging, and interactive, such as games, puzzles, songs, stories, etc. Vocabulary building activities usually focus on the meaning and usage of words, rather than the form or structure.
Sep 07
Analogies are a powerful way to help your 4th and 5th-grade students learn new words. In this blog post, I will show you some fun and easy activities that you can use to teach analogies to your students using synonyms and antonyms. Synonyms and antonyms are the most common types of word relationships that you will …
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Sep 28
Keeping students motivated during distance learning is a real challenge. Learning games are a great way to enthuse students and provide brain breaks from the routine. Download a free sample of Word Find, a free online Boggle game. This Google Slide activity is set up for distance learning using individual and shared slides. The bonus …
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Oct 26
Using cipher codes is a great way to get reluctant students to write. Present one or more of these cipher codes. Build up the suspense by discussing how spies carried secret assault plans through enemy lines using various codes. Be sure to grab the printable by clicking on this link. Handout Containing Puzzles Cipher Code …
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Apr 16
Are you looking for engaging ways to teach your upper elementary students complex concepts? Word clouds are a fun activity and an excellent tool to achieve this goal. They allow students to visualize and analyze text, making learning more interactive and memorable. This blog post will explore how word clouds can be utilized as a …
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