Nov 14
If you’re planning to use Barbara Robinson‘s hilarious book The Best Christmas Pageant Ever with your students this holiday season, check out this collection of teaching ideas and cross-curricular activities. Mrs. Armstrong breaks her leg, so Mother must direct the Christmas pageant. Everything goes wrong when the Herdmans, the worst kids in the history of the world, are the only ones to …
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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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Nov 11
Your novel study will go from ordinary to extraordinary with these Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Teaching Ideas… Charlie Bucket comes from a poor family where having seconds of a watered-down soup on Sundays is a real treat. After finding a dollar lying in the street, Charlie buys a Wonka’s Whipple-Scrumptious Fudgemallow Delight and finds the golden …
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Oct 27
Are you looking for some teaching ideas for Holes by Louis Sachar? You’ll find printable character trait booklets, recipes, and much more in this post. Louis Sachar hit it out of the park with his novel Holes. Accused of a crime he did not commit, Stanley Yelnats is sentenced to Camp Green Lake for rehabilitation. Almost immediately, Stanley …
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Mar 10
Teaching students how to find a book’s theme can be rewarding and challenging. While some students grasp the concept quickly, others need more practice. With the right strategies and resources, you can make teaching themes more fun for your students! Lesson Handout Here are five tried-and-true methods for helping your students identify themes in literature. …
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Feb 10
In Lisa Fipps’ novel And Then, Boom!, readers follow the journey of Joseph Oak, a young boy navigating tough family situations. The story touches on themes like homelessness and the importance of community support. This is an excellent book for upper elementary students. Joseph lives with his grandmother and mother, who often leaves due to …
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Oct 28
Is memorization a challenge for your students? Whether it’s memorizing facts for a test, vocabulary for language arts, or math formulas, these simple memory techniques can make all the difference! With these proven techniques, mastering facts, sequences, or concepts becomes easier and more enjoyable. By applying these strategies, students can improve their recall and confidently …
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