Paragraph writing is a critical foundational skill to becoming a good writer. This paragraph writing resource is the perfect way to get your students writing well-organized paragraphs in a fun and
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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. I was teaching my students about informational writing. We were going through a lesson about adding voice and
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
Tips for Using Grammar Spiral Review
Spiral review is not one of those educational trends that inevitably comes storming through our classroom, just to disappear and be replaced by something new. Whether you are using it for math,
Top Ten Homework Tips for Teachers
Managing homework is definitely something that many teachers struggle with. Whether your issue is "How much should I give?", "What is the best way to correct it?", or "How can I make it
Grammar: 5 Simple Ways to Squeeze it in Daily
Teaching grammar is no joke. It is super important, yet so difficult to find the time in our day to do so. I'll admit, there were days in my teaching career where I didn't teach grammar at all. I
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
Spiral Review 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
