December Reading Activities for Upper Elementary
December – the one word that can evoke so many different thoughts and feelings. Everything from busy, crazy, hectic and stressed, to family, traditions and rest. And that’s just at…
Category: Language Arts
5 Fun Idiom Activities
Are you a little wet behind the ears when it comes to teaching idioms? Want a great idiom unit without breaking the bank? Have you been barking up the wrong…
November Reading Activities for Upper Elementary
November starts the very busy, and often crazy, holiday season. Actually, it seems to really kick into gear with the week leading up to Halloween. But finding fun and engaging…
5 Tips for Teaching Spelling
Teaching the English language is tough! There are rules and then exceptions to the rules. And then . . . there are more exceptions to the rules. There are phonetic…
Word Choice – 5 Ways to Expand Your Students’ Vocabulary
Teaching students to write in an organized, clear way is one thing. Teaching them to use a variety of words and to improve their word choice is another thing. As…
Monthly-Themed ELA Units for Upper Elementary
The beginning of the school year is a hectic time. With all your classroom decorating and professional development meetings, you’re probably feeling a bit overwhelmed. No worries… I am here to…
