5 Regions of the United States Activities that Kids Love!
So often, students are really familiar with the state they live in and have a general idea about the other 49 states. They may have a little more understanding of…
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Teaching Prefixes and Suffixes
Introducing new vocabulary skills to students each year is crucial to their success in school. Sometimes it can seem a little overwhelming when trying to decode words and learn new…
5 Fun & Exciting Tips for Teaching Theme in Fourth Grade
ELA is so much fun to teach. Reading short stories, fables, and novels with your class is such an amazing experience. There are so many important skills and concepts that…
Story Map Graphic Organizer Ideas
There’s a fine line between teaching reading skills and making reading boring and too academic. It’s important for students to love reading for school and for pleasure. Building in free…
How to Make Students Feel Like They Belong
Fostering a strong sense of belonging in students is such an important part of our teaching journey. It is something that needs to be cultivated and nurtured right from the…
10 Back to School Bulletin Board Ideas
Back to school time can often be a mix of chaos and excitement for both teachers and students. There is so much to prep and plan, lessons, classroom prep, and…
