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10 Fun Ways to Teach Grammar: Using Grammar Activities and Games

Find 10 Fun Ways to Teach Grammar in your Upper Elementary Classroom.

7 Fun Ideas for Teaching Grammar in Upper Elementary

7 Fun Ideas for Teaching Grammar in Upper elementary

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This school year has been one that I think none of us will ever forget. Many of us have faced new challenges head on and have delved into the new territory of distance learning. Teachers are not only teaching, but they are volunteering to pass out meals, calling parents to

Great Student Created Bulletin Boards Ideas

Today I am continuing with part 3 of my series on Ideas for Creating Meaningful Bulletin Boards with Student Created Bulletin Boards Ideas. (Find Part 1 HERE) With so little time and so much to do, teachers can become so stressed over creating the perfect bulletin boards. Don’t

4 Great Ideas for Creating Meaningful Bulletin Boards: Display Important Information

Let’s face it. Teachers have so much on their plates that creating bulletin boards is not always a very high priority. Although I love looking at lovely bulletin boards, finding time to create them during the school year is very difficult, and it is not always practical. Instead, why not

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5 Fantastic Fall Picture Books for 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

Creative ABC Brainstorm Strategy Ideas

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

Using Picture Books for Teaching Metaphors: 6 Great Ideas

Ideas for Using Picture Books for Teaching Metaphors I love teaching reading, and one of my favorite things to teach is figurative language. Not only do I enjoy teaching students to find and identify different types of figurative language, I love discovering and sharing beautiful figurative language from children’s books.

Farmhouse Theme Classroom Decoration Ideas to Create a Beautiful and Calming Space

A farmhouse theme classroom can be such a calming and welcoming space. This look can be easily created. Transform your classroom with these simple ideas. I love a pretty classroom. Although I realize that classroom decor is not the most important aspect of teaching, having a pretty classroom makes a

5 Tips on How to Make an Attractive Cover Page for Teachers Pay Teachers

You have spent hours upon hours creating that perfect resource, and you are now ready to upload it to Teachers Pay Teachers…but is the product really ready? Take another look at the cover. Your product cover is the first thing that potential buyers will see about your resource, and it

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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!