These fun poetry activities will make it easy to celebrate April’s National Poetry Month at home or in the classroom. All month, students and teachers across the country...
Here are three basic test-taking strategies that elementary students should review prior to testing. Plus, download 10 free printable test-taking strategies resources that...
Have students fill out brackets for vocabulary words and let them decide the "ultimate vocabulary word" in the categories of nouns, verbs, and adjectives. With Bracket Battle...
Did you know March is Women's History Month? In this article, you'll learn how to celebrate women throughout history in the grades 3–8 classroom with a simple research...
Fun STEM activities are hugely popular in many districts across the country. When my district started folding STEM into our curriculum, I decided since reading is always an...
While there’s no quick fix for antsy young learners, I’ve gathered a special batch of FREE printable phonics games that’s sure to engage even the most reluctant students!...
In honor of Black History Month, I wanted to highlight some of my timely printable reading activities that you may want to try with your students. In this article, you'll...
Every January or February, I enjoy teaching my students about Chinese New Year, otherwise known as Spring Festival. According to the Chinese zodiac calendar, 2023 is the Year...
We know from research that explicit, systematic instruction is best when it comes to phonics. Within explicit, systematic instruction, students need the chance to play with...
Every January, I take time to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with students. Today I am sharing with you how I work on close reading annotation using Dr. Martin Luther...
“Reading and writing go hand-in-hand,” is a phrase my students hear me constantly saying. “Good writers are usually avid readers,” is another of my favorite phrases. In this...
The beginning of the New Year is a great time for reflecting and setting goals. Here are three awesome printable New Year activities for students in grades 1–5. Download a ...