Grammar skills are often overlooked and not focused on in the classroom. One of the simplest and most effective ways to ensure grammar practice is happening is by incorporating a language spiral
5 Reading & Writing Lesson Ideas for Enemy Pie
I love Enemy Pie! The first time I read the book to my class, I was hooked. I'm not sure if it was the adorable illustrations, the clever storyline, or how relatable the story is, but it was a book
End of the School Year: 5 Things You MUST Do!
The end of the school year is my FAVORITE time of the year! Not just because "it's the end of the school year", or summer fun is so close. I love this time of year because it is a very satisfying
An Effective Classroom Morning Routine
Starting your instructional day on the right foot is not as easy as you think. Morning routines in the classroom are a critical part of getting students focused and ready to learn for the day. Having
How to Teach Paragraph Writing: Paragraph Structure
Teaching paragraph writing is critical! I remember a moment in my 5th-grade classroom. I was teaching my students about informational writing. We were going through a lesson about adding voice and
4 Steps for Teaching Figurative Language
Figurative language is one of my favorite topics to teach! It's one of those units that pushes students to dive deep and use their analytical thinking skills. While I may love teaching this topic, I
Guided Reading: Reading Strategy Groups
Reading strategy groups are a highly effective way of grouping your students during Guided Reading. Instead of grouping students by ability, you are simply grouping students based on the strategy
Standardized Testing: Test-Prep Strategies
Test prep does not need to be like this! Last-minute cramming, piles of review packets, tons of practice tests....sound familiar? Preparing for standardized tests is something we all must face in
10 Time Management Tips for Teachers
The number one complaint all teachers have is “There just isn’t enough time in the day to get everything done.” Time management is a struggle for everyone. While we cannot add more hours to our days,
Tips for Grammar Practice in the Classroom
Grammar practice is one of those things most teachers just don't have time for. Our intentions are pure, but our schedule is packed. Teaching and practicing grammar standards always seem to take a
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