I got to borrow my dad’s car for one week on vacation and listened to two Sirius radio channels - 90’s on 9 and Pop2K on 10. My son keeps asking me why I’m singing along to...
I remember the days of teaching grammar when students’ eyes glazed over and they checked out of the lesson. While not every day can be filled with the most engaging,...
When writing, clarity is key. It is important for students to understand how the proper use of a pronoun will clarify to readers what noun the writer is talking about. Use...
As you prepare to head back into the classroom, you may be looking for programs that will support your language arts curriculum. Sadlier’s English Language Arts programs...
In order for students to write clearly, they’ll need to master verb tenses. Use the verb tenses worksheets below to help your grades 3–5 students strengthen their language...
Interactive read alouds are an important component of a balanced literacy classroom. Research proves the value of reading aloud to students of all ages, and that students...
The Relay with Words Vocabulary Game gets students moving and provides vocabulary instruction indirectly through play! This interactive vocabulary game encourages students to...
When I first started teaching, the summer seemed to come and go and I would feel like I had accomplished nothing for school that I hoped to. Now I'm a woman with a plan... a...
Spotlighting skills every day is one way teachers can support a grammar-rich environment and prepare students for exams! The critical reading section of the SAT has two types...
Revising and editing are essential skills for writers at any stage in life. Students as early as third grade can begin to read and recognize errors in writing. This...
Revising and editing are skills students’ need in school and in life. Practicing revision and editing helps students recognize the characteristics of good writing. I'm...
Last week I shared a writing activity inspired by Patricia Polacco's book Meteor! After raving about Patricia Polacco's visit to my school and creating an elementary writing...