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6 Types of Journals in the Elementary Classroom
Last week I posted an article on the 5 signs your journals could be falling short in the classroom. Be sure to check that out if you didn’t get a chance to read it
Introduce Memorial Day vocabulary in morning meeting and transition into engaging centers
Celebrate Memorial Day with vocabulary fun. As we approach Memorial Day, it’s important to teach our students the meaning and significance behind the holiday. One way to do this is by introducing them to Memorial
Try Boom Cards with these 5 components to Instantly Improve Reading Comprehension
As teachers, we’re always looking for new and engaging ways to help our students improve their reading comprehension. A reading tool that is quickly gaining popularity in classrooms across the country is Boom Cards. With
5 Strategies to Instantly Increase Fluency in Students
Three fluency components you need in your routine Science of Reading research shows that fluency is a vital part of a child’s development in the ability to read successfully. The three fluency components are accuracy,
Quickly Teach Story Elements with 5 Fun, Effective Strategies
As educators, we know that teaching the story elements is an essential part of any language arts curriculum. But teaching these important concepts can quickly become tedious — unless you use some creative and engaging
These 7 morning meeting activities build a strong classroom culture
Build a strong classroom culture using these 7 morning meeting activities My morning meeting has been a great way to cultivate a strong classroom culture! In our Cultivated Classroom Membership, we provide seven activities designed
5 Guaranteed Ways to Answer “Why Quit Teaching?”
“Why quit teaching?” That’s a question you might be asking right about now. Your students are out of control, your admin is driving you crazy, you’re doing 1000 other things that aren’t really teaching and
3 Little Tricks to Get Your Students Paying Attention in Class
How to get your students paying attention in class is the big question that teachers are asking more and more. Teachers are struggling with disengaged children as well as dealing with disruptive behavior. They don’t
3 Easy Ways to Minimize Disruptive Behavior in the Classroom
I’m going to share with you something that humbled and relieved me all at once with disruptive behavior in the classroom. Throughout the past 9 weeks, Pam and I have been delivering our Daily Concept
3 Powerful Reasons Activities for Growth Mindset Are Essential To Student Success
If you’re anything like me, setting classroom goals can be a tricky process. That’s why activities for growth mindset are so important. Goals create drive, ambition, and many positive results, but they also create something
Why Boom Cards are the Best Resource You Need to Know About
You may be hearing the term boom cards from your friends and colleagues. Maybe you’re hearing about how amazing they are, and how simple they are to use, and you find yourself asking, what are
How to Make Scientific Method So Simple with 5 Amazing Literacy Elements
Make Complex Ideas Simple with Concept-Based Instruction Concept-based instruction was the tool that helped me to integrate all the necessary pieces to take my lessons from vague and confusing to electrifying! Concept-based instruction provides