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)
Pumpkin Science Investigation
Any time I can integrate science and Halloween/Fall - I'm a happy girl! Top it off with using pumpkins? I'm over the moon! Today, I'm sharing an engaging and effective way to integrate a fun fall twist into your Science curriculum. Your students will love this pumpkin science investigation and you … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Science Investigation
Tips for an Effective Morning Routine (+ a free download)
Let’s talk about your morning routine. I *hope* that you’ve gotten your students into a seamless morning routine that starts your day off with calm and ease. We can hope, right? If that’s not happening, that’s okay too. I promise you it is never too late to create a routine that works for your … [Read more...] about Tips for an Effective Morning Routine (+ a free download)
25 Books to Teach Story Elements
Are you with me when I say that Read Aloud is my favorite part of the school day? Yep, even more than lunch. 🌮 (but maybe because that is so rushed anyway😬) It is such a calming part of the day that helps you connect to your students and build a reading community. It helps students understand … [Read more...] about 25 Books to Teach Story Elements
