Graphic organizers are visual aids that encourage students to see information as a part of a whole or a piece of a puzzle rather than just isolated facts. They help students organize information in a way that is easier to understand. After many years of using graphic organizers in my
A Winter Reading Lesson for Upper Elementary Using Picture Books, a Reading Passage, and a Simple Similes Activity Here in the South where I live and teach, snow is not a common winter event, so when it does snow, or there is potential for snow, our students get a little
Four Fabulous Thanksgiving books that your upper elementary students will enjoy are also perfect for last minute lesson planning. (I mean, am I the only one who does last minute? Please tell me I’m not!) These books are perfect for read-alouds, partner reading, or small groups. The Very First Thanksgiving
Theme can be a difficult concept for upper elementary students, but with modeling and instruction, students can grasp this higher order skill. In my experience, students need many opportunities to hear theme modeled, hear a wide range of theme possibilities, and discover themes in stories themselves. If you are searching
Whether you are looking for inspiration for creative borders to complete your bulletin board or need some unique and interesting ideas, these creative bulletin board border ideas will add a flair to your bulletin board creations! I love bulletin boards! To be truthful, I have always begun planning my bulletin boards
I never post rules in my classroom? I know. I know! This sounds completely crazy! Posting rules is a must in every classroom, or is it? In my early years of teaching, I always posted my 5 rules. They were large and visible on a prominent wall in the classroom. I
What do feather boas, pompom shakers, chain links, and tissue paper all have in common? Bulletin boards! That’s what! I work with an amazing group of teachers. Not only are they amazing at teaching and working with our sweet kiddos, but they are pretty amazing decorators as well. and this
One of my most visited blog post is Favorite Read Alouds for the First Week of School. In this post, I list several picture books that I love to read during the first week including a few that are not normally associated as a back to school book. One book that I
Well, we all not only survived, but I truthfully fully enjoyed my first week of school. Our school district begins school on a Wednesday, which is fabulous. This way teachers can establish routines and have time to get to know the students. When next week comes, everyone is ready to dive in and
4 Encouraging Phrases to Share with Your Students Do you wonder what to say to your students on the first day of school? There are so many things that can be covered and discussed, so how do you narrow this down? I want to share 4 encouraging phrases to share
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