Here’s one of my favorite uses for the clear adhesive pockets from the Target dollar spot – dry erase that…
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Click or Clunk: Reading Intervention Freebie
I’ve been using the “Click or Clunk” reading intervention with some of my students lately. It helps students self-monitor their…
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Activities for ANY Spelling List
I’ve already written all about my spelling bins that my students use to independently practice their spelling words. My students…
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Classroom Library Organization
Once upon a time, when I first started teaching, I started building my classroom library. I gathered books…
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End Of Year Writing Project
It’s that time, y’all, we made it to the end of the year! *finally* Time for a fun end…
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Spring Text Features – Including Easter!
Spring has sprung, and a new season means new text features passages! First, let me tell you…
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Teaching Poetry to Elementary Students
I’m so excited, because April is HERE! It’s my favorite month because… 1. spring break (duh) 2. my birthday 💁🏼 3….
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Research and Write: The One and Only Ivan
So I heard you love Ivan as much as I do… ! We finished reading last week, but my students…
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I Am Unique (Writing Freebie + Character Education!)
I was shocked to find out that most of my students had never read A Bad Case of Stripes! It’s…
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Opinion Writing with Text-Based Evidence
Opinion writing is my favorite! There are SO MANY fun ways to practice forming and supporting opinions. I’ve done candy…
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Age-Appropriate Books for Advanced Third Grade Readers
As long as I’ve been a teacher, I’ve had parents ask me for book suggestions. I struggle the most with…
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Book Review: The Reading Strategies Book
There are so many professional resources out there for teachers to use to grow their practices, but it’s so hard…
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