'James and the Giant Peach': Plot Analysis Lesson Plan for 4th or 5th Grade
In this lesson, students will analyze the plot of ‘James and the Giant Peach’ by creating an “excitement graph” or a …
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Character Study Activity for James and the Giant Peach: 4th or 5th Grade
Explore the characters from James and the Giant Peach by creating charts for each one. Students will find textual examples that show character …
Continue ReadingJames and the Giant Peach Enrichment Activities for 4th or 5th Grade Students
After you and your class have read the book, increase your students comprehension with one of the following enrichment activities. Thirteen ideas are …
Continue ReadingJames and The Giant Peach: Vocabulary Building Activities for 4th or 5th Grade
James and the Giant Peach is a favorite for kids and adults alike. This series of lesson plans are suitable for upper fourth grade students and lower …
Continue ReadingAdapting to the New Common Core Standards in your Elementary Class
How do you adapt to Common Core changes in your elementary classroom? You may find it’s not all that different from what you’re already …
Continue ReadingIncorporating the Common Core State Standards into your Teaching Style
Your school has recently adapted the Common Core State Standards. How does this affect you as a teacher? Here are some tips on making the “Common Core …
Continue ReadingCreate Your Own Person Food Guide Plate: A Fun Food Guide My Plate Lesson Plan
Looking for ways to teach children about the MyPlate food guide? Here students enjoy creating their own MyPlate and displaying their work in the …
Continue ReadingTry Teaching Handwriting: A Look at ZB Fonts Online Handwriting Tool for Educators
Looking for an easy tool to teach handwriting? Zaner Bloser’s FontsOnline Plus is a web-based handwriting program that provides classroom teachers and …
Continue ReadingLearn How to Develop the Common Core State Standards Across the Curriculum in Your Classroom
Now that the Common Core State Standards have been adopted by nearly every state in the country what does this mean for teachers? This article will …
Continue ReadingParent’s Guide to Common Core State Standards in Elementary School: How CCSS is Preparing 21st Century Learners
The Common Core State Standards are now implemented in nearly every state in the country. What does this mean for your child, and what can you do to …
Continue ReadingFive Rhyme Activities to Get Pre-K and Kindergarten Students Ready to Read
Rhyming activities for the classroom are a favorite of pre-K and kindergarten children. Fortunately, this kind of activity also fosters the …
Continue ReadingIs Your Child Ready to Begin Kindergarten, or Should You Hold Them Back a Year? Benefits & Drawbacks to Delaying Kindergarten
The decision of when to have your child begin kindergarten has lasting repercussions, as your child will likely move directly from kindergarten to …
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