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...
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 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...
Use simple back-to-school writing prompts to assess writing skills and learn important information about each student in your room! Individual Back-To-School Writing Prompts
Every year during second semester, tenth grade teachers at my school begin to teach William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Recently, a colleague and I were...
This school year, I did something different in my tenth grade classroom. Rather than repetitively stating classroom routines and procedures during the first two weeks, I...
Last year, a student spoke to me about missing class for one week due to a family trip. What could she do to make up the work? After conferencing with her, it was decided...
I fondly remember my favorite teachers. How one instilled a love of reading. How another used humor. How another truly cared about me. Today, I love hearing my own children...
