I love independent reading time, but what are some simple and easy independent reading support strategies to use with our students? I firmly believe that independent reading time is beneficial to students. When students are engaged in independent reading throughout the year, it can help increase vocabulary, fluency, and overall
Graphic organizers are one of my favorite teaching tools for reading because they help students organize their thinking and strengthen reading comprehension. With so many types of graphic organizers available, it’s easy to find the right one for any reading skill. Whether you’re teaching story structure, character traits, nonfiction, or
Expository or informational text can be challenging for students if they are unfamiliar with nonfiction text features. Therefore, it is important to help students understand these text features when teaching nonfiction texts. Using an expository nonfiction anchor chart can be very beneficial to your students. Creating an anchor chart does
What are ways to use color coding in the classroom for teaching reading and grammar? Have you ever considered crayons or highlighters an important tool or a beneficial strategy? Studies have shown that color can play a very powerful role in memory. It may help in memorizing as well as
Fun Friday activities are a great motivational tool, and many classroom teachers use Fun Friday in a wide variety of ways. Why not dedicate time on your Fridays to use some of these creative Fun Friday Reading Activities to help motivate and encourage your students to read? Fun Friday Reading
Ideas for Teaching Making Predictions
ideas for teaching sequence of events in upper elementary
Are you searching for some great fall picture books for upper elementary? Here is a list of some of my favorite fall picture books that are perfect to use in your upper elementary reading class this year! You and your students will love these wonderful books! 5 Fantastic Fall Picture
Chances are, you are familiar with the ABC Brainstorm Strategy. This reading strategy is often used as a “before” activity to help students activate their prior knowledge, but have you ever considered other ways this strategy can be utilized? Find some creative ways to use the ABC Brainstorm Strategy in
Hello Teacher Friends! I’m Kelly, and I’m so glad you’re here. Supporting elementary teachers like you is truly my joy.
My goal is simple: to help you find meaningful resources and practical ideas for reading, grammar, and writing. I also sprinkle in fresh inspiration for classroom management and decor — all so you can stay focused on what matters most: teaching!
Get your free grammar packet filled with puzzles, riddles, and activities.
Join the Teaching Fourth email club today.
Get your FREE Subjects and Predicates PowerPoint lesson! Simply join my email list below.