Teaching Aesop's Fables is the perfect way to introduce your students to theme. That's because these stories are high interest while also being accessible. The characters in the stories face … [Read more...] about Teaching Theme with Aesop’s Fables
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Favorite Free ELA Activities: My Top 5
These free ELA activities are a perfect way to reinforce reading and writing skills. They are the most downloaded favorite free resources in my store. Download them and use them in your classroom … [Read more...] about Favorite Free ELA Activities: My Top 5
What Should I Plan For The First Week Of School? Middle School ELA Activities
Middle school can be a rough transition for students, especially if they're moving from elementary school. It’s up to teachers to make sure that they feel welcome and secure in their new … [Read more...] about What Should I Plan For The First Week Of School? Middle School ELA Activities
Increasing student stamina for improved reading and writing
Increasing student stamina is one of the ways we can help students reach their true potential. More and more, teachers are saying that students lack stamina. What they mean is that students can't … [Read more...] about Increasing student stamina for improved reading and writing
Teaching Text Structure: 3 Ways to Make it Fun
Teaching text structure isn't always easy. Students must have strong reading comprehension skills to be able to identify the six main types of informational texts. They need to be aware of common … [Read more...] about Teaching Text Structure: 3 Ways to Make it Fun
