English is a mix of several languages including French, Italian, Greek and Latin, Vietnamese and so on. This makes the number of …

Some students seem as if they learn multiplication facts overnight. Others struggle for months and months. Flashcards, using Brain Gym exercises while …

An understatement is a figure of speech when a speaker makes the situation seem less important or severe than what it is. …

Effect vs Affect – How many times have students struggled with this troublesome pair? How many papers have you graded that confused …

The difference or contrast between expectations and realities in a circumstance.  Irony is often only recognized well after an original statement or …

Keeping students motivated during distance learning is a real challenge. Learning games are a great way to keep students enthused in addition …

Irony is a difference or contrast between expectations and realities in a circumstance.  Irony is often only recognized well after an original …

A pun is a joke misusing the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words that sound …

With many schools starting back at least partly with distance learning, my focus is to create educational Google Slide activities that students …

For the new school year, many schools will be starting back at least partially with distance learning. Learning with games is a …

An oxymoron is a figure of speech that contains words that seem conflicting with one another. Examples pretty ugly recorded live The …

Have you ever noticed how quickly educational trends change? Today the best program, fad, or technique is a must and even a …

A malaprop is a mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with an amusing effect. The term …

During this stressful time make distance learning fun with these free digital games created in Google Slides. Everything you need is on …

Now with distance learning, I decided it was time to update my American History Lapbook Series using Google Apps. This means my …

Teachers are trying to figure out how to take materials they already own and use them for distance learning. One question that …

During this time of social distancing, how do I get novels to my students? The challenges of distance learning are immense. As …

Distance Learning – For the teacher, this is expensive, time-consuming, and frustrating. Did I say expensive? YES! Because of this, I pulled …

OVERWHELMED…FRUSTRATED…READY TO SIT DOWN AND CRY…These are just a few of the emotions teachers are feeling. With distance learning, teachers don’t have …

Most students can grasp the concept of changing the way they write or speak depending on whom they are addressing in just …

The two animated short films, Miyako by Jessica Do and The Monster Under My Bed by Karlijn Scholten tell of young girls with …

Have your students ever asked you about the meanings of mythical allusions such as these? Resisting chocolate is my Achilles heel. Cupid …

Educational trends change almost yearly. One year ‘this method’ is the best thing ever invented. The following year ‘this method’ has lost …

The animated short film Coin Operated shows students what a little determination can do. When the coin-operated rocket doesn’t take off as …

Two great activities are provided to help students learn about genres. Genre Flashcards contain 21 pairs (picture cards with matching fact cards) …

Transition words and phrases improve the flow of writing by linking ideas, sentences, and paragraphs. They show relationships that help readers understand …

The animated short film The Catch is a fable-like story in which a young fisherman has no luck until an act of …

With its megastar cast, many students will be talking about the movie Dolittle. Not only does the film feature Robert Downey Jr. …

Have you ever wondered how to teach upper elementary students the art of concise writing and effectively eliminate wordiness? As professional writers …

People frequently use double negatives in song lyrics and informal speech. Due to this, many students have a difficult time realizing that …

The animated short film Broken: Rock, Scissors, Paper brings to life the child’s game with three fantastical characters.  Broken: Rock, Scissors, Paper …

The animated short film One Small Step follows a young Chinese American girl from age six when she first witnesses a rocket …

Have you ever wondered if you should write apart or a part? How about anyone or any one? English contains so many …

  The animated short film On the Same Page is uniquely creative. A news reporter types an article for the newspaper. The …

Are you looking for a unit to teach Ancient Rome? Look no further. This unit has it all. Digital, printable, and interactive …

Common Core L.6.2.A states students should use punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements. So, is there a difference between …

Developing strong writing skills is crucial for upper elementary students. One effective way to improve their writing is by teaching the passive …

Crow The Legend is a phenomenal animated short film. It features an all-star cast, is beautiful, and teaches a great lesson. Crow …

Are you looking for some creative ways to display things in your classroom? Word cards, teaching standards, and even student work can …

Are you looking for a unit to teach Ancient Greece? Look no further. This unit has it all. Digital, printable, and interactive …