Morning work is an easy way to set your students up for success! I love morning work because it gives my students and I a structured beginning to the day. Routine is so important for children (and adults!). Once students have turned in their homework and unpacked their backpacks, put away their … [Read more...] about ELA Weekly Assessments: Make Morning Work Successful
Math Morning Work for 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade with Assessments
You probably already know how important morning routines are for an elementary classroom. Students need a good routine to start the morning. Morning work just makes sense. Having a consistent activity for your students makes your job a lot easier (and we know you need as much of that as you can … [Read more...] about Math Morning Work for 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade with Assessments
Books for Teaching Text Structure
Choosing the right books to support your teaching can make all the difference in the world. The following list is a book of suggestions when it comes to teaching text structure. Here are some tips when it comes to selecting books/texts to teach text structure: Tip #1: Choose books that you can … [Read more...] about Books for Teaching Text Structure
10 of the Best Books to Teach Opinion Writing (free download)
Teaching opinion writing is so much easier when you have great books to go with it! Today, I’m sharing some of my favorite books to teach opinion writing. Before you embark on any type of writing, it is so important that your students have an example (a mentor!) or model of that type of writing. … [Read more...] about 10 of the Best Books to Teach Opinion Writing (free download)
3 Tips for Teaching Opinion Writing
Opinion writing might be the most fun you’ll ever have when it comes to teaching writing. And if you’re feeling a little doubt about that, let me help you get started. Done the right way, opinion writing can pull out the passion and enthusiasm in your young writers and spark some serious debates. … [Read more...] about 3 Tips for Teaching Opinion Writing
How to Use Digital Task Cards (+ free download)
Task cards are one of my favorite types of activities to use in reading/math centers, small group, early finisher tasks, and whole group activities. They are shorter texts and give students meaningful practice in a short amount of time. You can use them to retarget specific skills your students are … [Read more...] about How to Use Digital Task Cards (+ free download)
