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Good news. The research shows that teaching students how to close read helps them become better readers. The trick is how to spice it up so that students are...
Passion projects are magical. They are designed to tap into the things that make our students’ heart race, their eyes light up, and their engagement increase...
“It’s hard to be what you can’t see,” says middle-grade author Jason Reynolds. He knows. He didn’t start reading until he was...
Ten minutes into class, the PowerPoint is on the SMART Board and I’m animated as I discuss the different types of figurative language and their uses. My...
Third-grade energy and enthusiasm are definitely contagious—especially when it comes to reading! You’ll always have your favorite book titles and series...
Looking for a way to organize your students’ stuff? You can buy premade classroom cubbies and storage systems from a variety of places, but sometimes the...
Think teaching Shakespeare is all toil and trouble? Methinks thou dost protest too much! These Shakespeare activities and printables will help you screw your...
Transitioning from one activity to another can be challenging for little ones. Then, there are those times when the kids have to wait patiently in the lunch...
Pipe cleaners have long been a staple classroom supply. They’re colorful, inexpensive, and have so many uses. It’s time to stock up because...