Lets explore the importance of teaching informative/explanatory writing in the classroom. Students need to have the ability to clearly convey concepts and information in...
Apart from the period, the comma is arguably the most used (but most misused) punctuation mark we have in the English language. In this article, I’m going comma crazy and...
The use of sports in the classroom is a great way to engage young people in learning! One of my favorite days of the year is baseball’s Opening Day. I use the opportunity to...
The ability to write effectively and communicate ideas through writing are essential for working in the real world. Outside of writing instruction, students need dedicated...
In this article, you'll find tips for reviewing or teaching parts of speech in middle school and high school. Plus, download five creative printables for your classroom. ...
Summertime can be filled with adventures. Capturing those adventures through descriptive writing is a great way to keep students writing and thinking about language this...
The story of Anne Frank is one of the most well-known in literature. Today, I want to honor this remarkable historical figure by sharing a couple Anne Frank activities you...
In this article, you'll find printable 10 summer learning activities parents and teachers can use engage kids in summer writing. Summer Learning Activities That Keep Kids...
April 22 is Earth Day, and this provides teachers with an opportunity to encourage students to get involved in persevering their own communities! With these printable Earth...
Spring brings with it both pleasant weather and the interesting dynamic of nearing the end of the school year – which can be exhausting – as well as promises of refreshing...
This article focuses on persuasive writing and how educators can help students use it to improve their critical writing and thinking skills. The resources below will assist...
In this article you'll discover a fun holiday activity where students will write about traditions while focusing on key grammar elements. Plus, I've turned this holiday...