Teaching Word Reference Materials in Upper Elementary
Word reference materials are something that a lot of elementary students struggle with each year. I think many of us don’t have a thesaurus or dictionary at home, and teaching…
Word reference materials are something that a lot of elementary students struggle with each year. I think many of us don’t have a thesaurus or dictionary at home, and teaching…
Identifying facts and opinions is not a new skill for 4th and 5th graders, but it can still stump them! With all the fake news out there, it’s especially important…
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…
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…
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…
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…