Writing is an essential skill, and learning to be a good writer will serve your students for the rest of their lives. Teaching writing can sometimes feel tedious, but there are many fun ways to
Writing
FREE Grammar Resources for Teachers
Grammar Resources can be hard to come by. As a result, I put together this collection of FREE grammar resources for teaching all grammar standards for Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Whether you are
FREE Digital Resources for Google Classroom
Distance learning and teaching through Google Classroom is something many teachers and schools have been doing for years. However, with the recent spread of COVID-19, even more teachers (and parents)
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
How to Teach Paragraph Writing: Paragraph Structure
Teaching paragraph writing is critical! I remember a moment in my 5th-grade classroom when I was teaching my students about informational writing. We were in the middle of a lesson about adding voice
5 Simple Ways to Include Grammar Practice Daily
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Grammar
Homework: An Effective Approach
I have always hated homework. Seriously, it was the word-that-shall-not-be-named, as far as I was concerned. As a kid, I hated that I spent all day in school just to go home and continue the
What Is Spiral Review? Why Every Teacher Should Spiral in the Classroom
Spiral Review is a critical component of any classroom. Imagine learning something brand new. A week goes by, a month goes by, two months go by, maybe more. Now you have to take a test on that new
My Not-So-Pinteresty Anchor Charts
Like many other teachers, I am addicted to collecting beautiful anchor charts on Pinterest. When I collect these, I know very well I cannot possibly recreate them. I am not an artist...I am a
Using Quotes in the Classroom
I am always trying to find ways to get my students to "think deeply" about the world around them. Getting students to do this can be quite a task for some, yet I have found that something