5 Must-Have Literary Nonfiction Books for Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month. It’s a great opportunity to share with your students the stories of women from around the world. And what better way than with books?! Today…
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St. Patrick’s Day Reading Activities for Upper Elementary
March can be a tough month for teaching. The weather is getting warmer, everyone is ready for Spring Break, and it’s almost time to start thinking about test prep. Luckily,…
How to Teach Multiple-Meaning Words
Multiple-meaning words can be super tricky for elementary students to navigate. But they’re also really important to practice because we see them all the time when we read. So today,…
No-Fluff Valentine’s Day Activities for Upper Elementary Students
If you’ve been a teacher on Valentine’s Day, you know what the energy is like! I’m all for embracing it and finding ways to bring Valentine’s Day into the lesson…
4 Activities to Teach Cause and Effect in Science
We tend to think of cause and effect as a reading skill, but it’s useful in all the content areas. Science is a great subject to practice this skill in…
5 Favorite Winter Books for Upper Elementary Students
I’m always excited to get my hands on new picture books! Winter break is the perfect time to restock your classroom library with fresh new books you’re excited to use…