State testing days can be so long. The test is over for the day—now what? If you’re a 4th or 5th grade teacher, you know the hours after standardized testing can feel long and unfocused. Your students are tired, routines are off, and motivation might be low. But this can
March is a great time to bring fun, engaging activities into the classroom! With St. Patrick’s Day and the first signs of spring, March classroom activities will keep your students engaged and learning. Find something that you and your students are sure to love with these 7 March classroom activities,
Early in my teaching career, I often wondered if my students understood the texts we explored in class. I desperately needed a tool that could help break down complex texts into digestible parts, making it easier for students to grasp what was happening in the story and, more importantly, to
Effective vocabulary instruction is crucial for reading comprehension. Implementing engaging teaching vocabulary activities allows students to practice often, enhancing their understanding. A strong vocabulary enables students to understand the meaning of text. Effective vocabulary instruction is crucial for reading comprehension. Implementing engaging teaching vocabulary activities allows students to practice often,
I firmly believe that when we give students more opportunities to write, their writing skills improve. Writing takes a lot of time, and sometimes, it is just hard to fit it in. One way we can help our elementary students improve their writing is to incorporate reading response activities into
Students even in upper elementary often struggle with plot elements and plot structure. With the right tools and strategies, understanding and identifying plot structure can become easier for students. Here are 5 fun and engaging ways to teach plot structure in your upper elementary reading classroom. Ways to Teach Plot
Upper elementary students face a variety of challenges in reading comprehension. While vocabulary and background knowledge are two of these challenges, they are not the only ones. Often times students struggle with understanding and organizing main events in a story in a clear, logical order. That is where story maps
Writing poetry throughout the school year can be beneficial for many reasons, plus it can be a fun way to encourage your students to write. Read on to find 5 fun Thanksgiving poem ideas for your elementary students. I love incorporating poetry into the classroom. Whether it is incorporating poetry
The month of October can get a little crazy, especially around Halloween. That is why I want to share some simple and fun Halloween classroom activities. Our school always has a fall carnival day for the students on or around Halloween. This along with the excitement of the fall season
Teaching complete sentences, fragments, or run-ons in upper elementary is very important for a few key reasons. First, understanding sentence structure gives students a strong foundation for writing. At the upper elementary level, students are transitioning from writing simple sentences to more complex ones, so it is essential that they
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