Feb 23
This post “Teaching Problems and Solutions with Songs” is the final one in a series of four. I want to send out a special thank you to Nancy Davis’s Middle School music class for some great song suggestions! In the comment area below, I would love to hear your suggestions. Remember the songs must be …
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Feb 16
Teaching Cause and Effect with Songs is one in a series of four blog posts on using songs to teach text structures. The text structure cause-and-effect was one of the more difficult to think of songs. If you know of any classroom-friendly songs, please include them in the “Comment Section” at the bottom of the …
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Feb 09
Last week I posted “Teaching Compare and Contrast with Songs” This week, I’m continuing the series with “Teaching Sequencing with Songs.” I’ve listened to hundreds of songs. In the comment area below, I would love to hear your suggestions. Remember the songs must be classroom-friendly. This handout contains all the song titles listed in this …
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Feb 02
If you wish to wake up students a bit and get them to participate in class, try teaching compare and contrast with songs. Songs are a great way to teach many Common Core skills. Right away, you probably think you can teach figurative language and other poetic elements; however, you can do much more. Teaching …
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Apr 08
Have you had a chance to dive into Alan Gratz’s latest novel, Heroes: A Novel of Pearl Harbor? It’s a compelling story that captures the courage of people living in Hawaii during World War II. Alan Gratz is a renowned author known for his ability to blend historical events with fictional narratives, creating compelling stories that students …
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Jan 01
Welcome to the second part of our story structure series, where we will focus on teaching drama structure to upper elementary students. Drama is a form of storytelling that uses dialogue, action, and stage directions to create a live performance. In this post, we will show you how to teach your students the elements of …
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Oct 09
If you’re searching for fun and engaging How to Steal a Dog teaching activities, your quest ends here. Check out these teaching ideas inspired by this heartwarming book. How to Steal a Dog is a novel by Barbara O’Connor that tells the story of Georgina, a young girl who decides to steal a dog and return …
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