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Fun ELA Leap Year Activities for the Classroom

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Leap days come only once every four years, and this is your chance to have to make it memorable for your 4th and 5th grade students. I've got some engaging Leap Year activities for the classroom to share with you that mix fun with learning during your ELA block. This blog post is all about making the most of this extra special day while covering standards through Leap Day activities, so let's ... Read More about Fun ELA Leap Year Activities for the Classroom

Basketball Classroom Transformation Ideas

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Want to engage your students during rigorous review work? A basketball classroom transformation will do just that. It is the perfect transformation for March Madness, but it works great any time of the year. Students naturally love games, so bringing in a sports twist is guaranteed to motivate your students. Here you will find some easy to implement ideas that will have your students excited and ... Read More about Basketball Classroom Transformation Ideas

Classroom Transformation Ideas for Upper Grades

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Classroom transformations are a great way to add instant student engagement during rigorous content or test prep. Planning a classroom transformation can be as simple or as elaborate as you wish. Here are a few classroom transformation ideas for upper elementary classrooms. 1. Beach Themed Book Bites ✳️ Supports Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.3.4, RF.4.4 & RF.5.4 A beach themed book ... Read More about Classroom Transformation Ideas for Upper Grades

Fun Test Review Games for ELA Classrooms

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When someone mentions test prep season, most people cringe. However in my classroom, test prep has become one of our favorite times of the year. Not because we have a state test looming over our head, that part seems unfair, but because we get to show what we know in fun ways. Over the last few years, I have gathered and created a vast collection of fun test review games for ELA. 1. Test ... Read More about Fun Test Review Games for ELA Classrooms

Golf Theme Classroom Transformation

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Classroom transformations have been such a hit in my classroom for over six years. Each year, I try to add a simple yet engaging one to my bag of tricks. After some brainstorming, I had an aha moment and came up with a Golf Theme Classroom Transformation. I mean, who doesn't love a good round of mini golf and the classroom is perfect for just that! Things to remember: ✴️ You can make this ... Read More about Golf Theme Classroom Transformation