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How to Use Boom Cards in the Classroom

You may have heard of Boom Cards, but not sure exactly how you can incorporate them into your lessons. Here are a few ideas on how to use Boom Cards in the Classroom. What are Boom Cards? The short version is that they are self-checking digital task cards. You and your students need internet access to use them. You can use a free account to access them. A paid account will give you access to ... Read More about How to Use Boom Cards in the Classroom

What are Boom Cards & How Do They Work

If you are wondering "What are Boom Cards?" you've come to the right place. In this blog post, I will break it down for you. What are Boom Cards? They are digital task cards housed in Boom Learning. They are made by teachers for teachers looking to make learning more fun and interactive. Teachers can make their own Boom Cards or find sets on TPT or at the Boom Learning site based on the ... Read More about What are Boom Cards & How Do They Work

Solar Eclipse Books for Older Kids

A solar eclipse is a rare event, so you'll want to make it as memorable as possible for your students. Reading aloud one of these solar eclipse books for older kids is a perfect way to incorporate this event into the classroom. (This post contains Amazon Affiliate links which means that if you make a purchase using one of the links, Amazon will throw a few pennies my way at no additional cost ... Read More about Solar Eclipse Books for Older Kids

How to Teach Figurative Language in Upper Elementary

Figurative language is like a playground of words and is naturally interesting for students. On the other hand, mastering figurative language can be a challenge and can impact reading comprehension especially for English Language Learners. That's why it is very important to explicitly teach the different types figurative language to your upper elementary students. In this blog post, I will share ... Read More about How to Teach Figurative Language in Upper Elementary

Figurative Language Picture Books for Teaching Upper Elementary

Picture books not only engage students but also provide clear examples, making lessons on figurative language not just educational but fun. Whether you're teaching idioms, metaphors, similes, personification, alliterations, or onomatopoeias, there is a book you can share to captivate your students. Here you'll find a comprehensive list of figurative language picture books for upper elementary that ... Read More about Figurative Language Picture Books for Teaching Upper Elementary

St. Patrick’s Day Shirts for Teachers

As we gear up for March, I've looked for the cutest and top rated St. Patrick's Day shirts for teachers. You'll notice that they are all green or contain a good amount of green because we don't want to give anyone any excuse to pinch us. Each shirt brings a fun touch! What's even better? These T-shirts are not just cute; they come highly rated on Amazon. Best Rated "Lucky" St. Patrick's Day ... Read More about St. Patrick’s Day Shirts for Teachers