Writing Prompts that Combat Bullying
For as long as we put children in large groups together, bullying will almost always be a problem that needs attention. But sometimes inspiring our students to do the right…
15 Best Books For Early Readers
Finding the best books for early readers can be quite an undertaking. Literally thousands of new books are published monthly, and most of them are truly good books. Thousands more…
9 Fun Games to Teach Long Vowel Sounds
I have a really awesome list of 9 fun games to teach long vowel sounds. At least that's what my kids indicate when they beg me to play them. Learning…
When Should a Child Be Able to Read in Their Head?
Although I have not taught younger elementary school classes, I did teach all eight of my children to read. And generally speaking, although everybody learns at their own pace, most…
How Long Does It Take to Set up a Classroom?
After working in many different kinds of classrooms over the years, I have spent anywhere from a few hours to a couple of weeks setting up my classroom. Sometimes it…
Encouragement for Those Who Will be Homeschooling Through Covid-19
The thought of homeschooling through Covid-19 can be so daunting for many parents. This is especially true if they have had no experience with homeschooling. But in so many ways,…
Does Chewing Gum Help Students Focus?
Several studies have emerged that propose the idea that chewing gum helps students focus. And while there are certainly tons of benefits to chewing gum, there can also be some…
Step by Step: How to Teach Imagery in Literature
The ability to teach imagery in literature is incredibly important. It could be the difference between the reader being riveted to your writing or being bored and turning away. But…
My 10 Golden Rules for Teaching Tone in Literature
Understanding tone in literature is critical to fully understanding and enjoying what you are reading. But because it is not a "tangible" aspect of literature, it is a very hard…
Unique Classroom Ideas: Virtual Treasure Hunt
Having a virtual treasure hunt is a great idea for your classroom literally anytime. Right now, in the light of Covid-19 it is a great idea for a fun project…
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