Fun Activities to Review Reading Genres
I don’t know about you, but my reading tastes change all the time. Sometimes I go on a fantasy binge and other times I stick to historical fiction. I love…
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Engaging Homophones Activities for 4th Grade
If homophones are tricky for your students, you aren’t alone! Identifying the write right homophone is important not just for writing, but for oral and reading comprehension, too. Like many…
Must-Have Summer Narrative Nonfiction Books for Kids
Summer is here and it’s the perfect time to catch up on some reading! But if your students tend to gravitate toward fiction, like my own kids, you might be…
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…
How to Teach Multiple-Meaning Words
One of the reasons kids get tripped up in their reading is homonyms (words with multiple definitions). If they only know one meaning of a word – or if they…
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…