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March classroom activities

7 Great March Classroom Activities for Upper Elementary

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,

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thanksgiving poem ideas

5 Fun Thanksgiving Poem Ideas Upper Elementary

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

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sentences fragments or run-ons

5 Simple Ways to Teach Complete Sentences Fragments or Run-ons

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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Earth Day Activities for Elementary Students

10 Great Earth Day Activities for Elementary Students

April is the perfect time for celebrating nature and the beauty of our planet. Also, it is the perfect time to remind our students of our responsibilities to keep our planet healthy. Why not incorporate some fun Earth Day activities for elementary students to help learn more about taking care

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spring poetry writing activities

7 Great Spring Poetry Writing Activities

With April and springtime comes National Poetry Month! While poetry is wonderful to teach anytime throughout the year, spring is a great time to focus on poetry. The season’s beauty can offer our students much inspiration for writing poetry. Read about these seven spring poetry writing activities for simple and

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3 benefits of teaching adverbs

3 Great Benefits of Teaching Adverbs

If you are a reading/language arts/writing teacher, you may wonder why you should even bother teaching adverbs. With all the other important skills and strategies that must be taught, why should adverbs be part of those lessons? Let’s look at three benefits of adverbs instruction in upper elementary and how

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effective vocabulary instruction

Effective Vocabulary Instruction for Upper Elementary

Are you searching for effective vocabulary instruction for your upper elementary students? Vocabulary instruction has a profound impact on a student’s ability to comprehend. Research has long shown the importance of effective vocabulary instruction in upper elementary classrooms. By understanding and utilizing best practices, teachers can help students increase their

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