I have virtual class meetings with my students twice a week. They are not academic – purely for social and…
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Winter Writing Favorites
I’m sure many of you agree with me when I say I have a love/hate relationship with bulletin boards. I…
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Dry Erase Writing Checklists
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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The Partner Wheel
I don’t know about you, but I have my students work with partners constantly. Sometimes partners are assigned strategically, based…
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DIY: Choice Boards (Free Checklist!)
I’ve already written all about HOW and WHY you should use choice boards in your classroom. Are you…
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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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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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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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Thanksgiving Reading Freebie: Text Features
I am SO thankful for you, so I thought I’d share a freebie with you that I hope will be…
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Setting Goals With Students
Hey teacher friends! I am so excited to show you my new tool for goal setting and data tracking in…
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