It sounds simple and straightforward, but the easiest way to begin an opinion writing unit is to teach your students to have opinions! There are several fun ways to teach your students to have opinions. Incorporate Math Graphing is a perfect skill to integrate with your writing standards. … [Read more...] about Easy Ways to Introduce Opinion Writing
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Class Graphing Activities
Graphing is a fun skill to work on because it allows many opportunities for student engagement. Students love collecting data and creating line plots, bar graphs, and picture graphs. Using Outside Time: For line plots you can have students do jumps outside and then measure the jumps. … [Read more...] about Class Graphing Activities
Guided Math Set Up
I'm going to share with you how I've had success with my guided math set up. This method has worked for me when teaching both lower and upper grades. I'll confess...I don't do Guided Math the traditional way. When I first started out, I was constantly planning what my students would be doing … [Read more...] about Guided Math Set Up
Tips for Teaching Figurative Language
Figurative language can be a really fun standard to work on with your students, but it also can be tricky for them to comprehend. Understanding the difference between literal and figurative language doesn't always come naturally to students. Below are some tips for teaching figurative language … [Read more...] about Tips for Teaching Figurative Language
4 March Read Alouds for Upper Elementary
As we enter the month of March with spring just around the corner, we have the chance to highlight and celebrate women and their many achievements and contributions to society. We also can’t forget St. Patrick’s Day which is a student favorite! Below you will find recommended March read … [Read more...] about 4 March Read Alouds for Upper Elementary
5 March Read Alouds for Lower Elementary
As we enter the month of March with spring just around the corner, we have the chance to highlight and celebrate women and their many achievements and contributions to society. We also can’t forget St. Patrick’s Day which is a student favorite! Below you will find recommended March read … [Read more...] about 5 March Read Alouds for Lower Elementary
