Teaching Tips on How to Model Reading Responses for a Classroom Book Group
Once you’ve decided you want to establish book clubs in your elementary classroom, you next need to use whole group book study to model various …
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Teaching Grades Pre-K to 5
Showing guides and explainers filed under Teaching Grades Pre-K to 5.
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Create Presidential Puzzles: Crafts for Elementary Students
Have fun on President’s Day by doing this puzzle craft. Perfect for grades three through six, this craft can also teach students to remember …
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Make an American Flag with your Preschool Class: Great Craft for President's Day
George Washington used a flag during the American Revolutionary War. This flag was unofficially called the “First National Flag”. The …
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President's Day Craft: Create George Washington's Cherry Tree as a Reminder to Tell the Truth
This is the third in the series of President’s Day crafts. The lesson will introduce the character of George Washington and teach students that …
Continue ReadingSuccessfully Creating a Writer's Workshop for Fifth Grade Students
The foundation of a good classroom writing program is one where children are involved in the writing process on a daily basis. Get tips for setting up …
Continue ReadingCrafts, Songs and Reading Ideas for Thanksgiving in the First-Grade Classroom
Find some fun and creative ways to bring Thanksgiving into your Kindergarten or first-grade classroom. We have several songs and finger-plays as well …
Continue ReadingWordWeb Review: Is it Right for Elementary Students? Find Out!
Any type of spelling software for elementary students needs to be fun, easy and motivating. WordWeb is a great little program that promotes …
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Fall Classroom Activities for Grades K-1: Learning About The Fall Season
Fall is a season of change and there are a lot of fun ways to bring this wonderful season into your classroom. Show your students that this transition …
Continue ReadingUsing Strategies when Solving Problems for Elementary Math Assessment
Using Known Facts is just one strategy students use when solving math problems. Here is a quick and easy elementary math assessment to keep track of …
Continue Reading1st Grade Phonics Lesson Plan: Use a Train to Make Words
Kids love to interact. What fun it is for them to “ride” the phonics train. Naming and sounding vowels and consonants in various ways each day not …
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