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Teaching Persuasive Writing in the Classroom [Downloads for Grades 3–12]

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...

Fun Journal Writing Prompts Students Can Use Anytime

In this article, we'll explore how journal writing in the classroom or at home can keep students engaged in writing! Plus, download a list of 33 Journal Writing Prompts for...

Homophone Games, Activities, and Exercises for Students in Grades 1–8

Homophones! Those tricky little words that sound the same but are spelled differently have been confusing people for centuries. But whether we like it or not, homophones are...

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Rainbows & Rainclouds Phonics Game

Grades K–3

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Vocab Gal's Favorite Test Prep Resources Kit

Grades 3–12+

Mother's Day Revision Lesson, Grades 3–5

Teaching revision is crucial to the development of all students’ writing abilities. Revision is the stage in which students grow as writers, readers, and thinkers. In this...

2022 Teacher Appreciation Week Activity for Kids

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...

4 Free Earth Day Printables for Students

April 22 is Earth Day, and this provides teachers with an opportunity to encourage students to get involved in their own communities! With these free Earth Day printables...

7 Free April National Poetry Month Activities

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...

Building Word Awareness with Word Sorts and Ladders

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...

Humorous Poetry Close Reading Lesson Plan, Grades 7–8

In this article, you’ll learn how to help your students sharpen their close reading skills by applying them to a set of two different humorous poems on topics they’re sure to...

Leprechaun Activities to Improve Students' Writing, Grades 1–5

Over the years I have created and acquired many St. Patrick's Day lessons and activities. Today I am sharing some of my favorite leprechaun activities that my students' use...

Vocabulary Activities for Elementary School That Students Love

In this article, you’ll find great ideas for teaching vocabulary to students in grades 1–5. We will share access to engaging vocabulary games and activities to help students...

March Madness Classroom Debate Lesson Plan, Grades 5+

Debates are a fun activity that demands students use a variety of literacy skills. In this article, you'll find a classroom debate lesson plan that is inspired by my love of...

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