Teaching theme is often a difficult concept for students to learn. The reason it is so difficult is because theme is objective, many people can see different themes throughout the same story. But that is okay and something I teach my students! As long as you can explain where you see that theme throughout…
Winter in the classroom can sometimes be rough. Students need to switch it up with fun winter activities in the classroom in order to stay engaged and on top of things. These fun and easy winter activities will keep your kiddos engaged in rigorous work all winter long! Winter Read Alouds Owl Moon by Jane…
Teaching text structures to students can be rather difficult, but once students master it, it can be easier than you think! Today, I am going to share 5 simple activities that you can do with your students to help them master nonfiction text structures. Teaching Text Structure by Acting It Out! Get kids moving in…
Teaching main idea is a skill that needs to be practiced a million times in so many different modalities in order for students to master the skill. It is a tough skill to master for many students and should be taught throughout their whole education. In this post, we are going to talk about how…
Reading The Grinch in upper elementary is a must. You’d be surprised how many kids have not read the book before, just watched the movie. The book is full of great figurative language and reading comprehension! Have a “Grinch Day” in your classroom and do these simple activities! Read the Book & Watch the Movie…
Themed weeks in upper elementary are the bread and butter to rigorous learning. When you have a theme for a week or a day your students buy into the learning at a whole other level. During the holiday season, theme weeks are vital to keeping engagement and rigor high! Elf week or day is…
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