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…
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…
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…
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…
Unique Classroom Ideas: Get Your Students Published!
Nothing will get your students more excited than getting their own books published. This is one of the best ways to make all of those ELA classes come to life…
Writing Prompts that Reinforce Social Emotional Learning
Most teachers agree that social emotional skills are extremely important to teach on a regular basis in the classroom. But sometimes, with the pressures of everything else that needs to…
Free Book Friday 4: Something for Everyone!
Welcome to Free Book Friday 4! The past few weeks I found some pretty amazing free books that many people took advantage of and enjoyed. Every week I try to…
Top Inspirational Reading Quotes with Free Printable Posters
It seems that people either find reading inspirational and life-giving or they can't stand it and never do it. So if you fall in the first category, this post is…
Creating a Scavenger Hunt for Your Classroom
Everybody loves a good scavenger hunt! The minute I told my students that we were doing a scavenger hunt to review their material, they were visibly excited. When you create…
Perfect Virtual Field Trips
Right now pretty much the whole country is shut down because of Coronavirus. So finding the perfect virtual field trips from around the world is a great idea right now…