Classroom transformations are one my favorite ways to get students engaged with their learning. Not only do students not feel like they are actually working, but it creates memories for them that last a lifetime and increases their retention of the skills being taught. This year, I implemented an Idiom Fashion Show classroom transformation as an extension to our Idiom T-Shirt Activity. It was a ... Read More about Idiom Fashion Show Classroom Transformation
Martin Luther King Jr. Read Alouds for Upper Elementary
Looking for some Martin Luther King Jr books for kids? Particularly, ones that you can share with your upper elementary students? Here is a list of books you can use as read alouds in your classroom to introduce them to the man who helped shape American culture. You can find many of these Martin Luther King Jr books for kids at your local library, school library, as read alouds on YouTube, ... Read More about Martin Luther King Jr. Read Alouds for Upper Elementary
Great Books for Teaching Idioms to Upper Elementary Students
Picture books are always a great way to introduce a lesson, and reading aloud a book to upper elementary students when teaching idioms is no exception. As a matter of fact, they absolutely LOVE interacting with these books. From trying to guess the idiom from the illustration provided in the book to inferring what the idiom means, it is such a fun and engaging way to start the lesson. Below, ... Read More about Great Books for Teaching Idioms to Upper Elementary Students
Fun Idiom T-Shirt Activity for Upper Elementary Students
Idioms are no piece of cake (pun totally intended 😆) for most students, especially those whose first language is not English. Exposing students to a variety of idiom activities can help them learn their meanings and help them understand how to use them correctly. This idiom t-shirt project is a fun way to have upper elementary students work with idioms and allows for some really great follow up ... Read More about Fun Idiom T-Shirt Activity for Upper Elementary Students
Activities for the First Day Back from Winter Break
Returning back to school from a long break can be tough for everyone (teachers included). After going to sleep at the wee hours of the night/morning, waking up later in the day, and being out of our routine, getting back into the swing of things can be tough. That's why starting off the week with a big smile and a gentle lead into the second half of the school year is a nice way to get everyone ... Read More about Activities for the First Day Back from Winter Break
Hosting a Book Tasting Activity Beach Bash Style
A book tasting activity is an engaging and powerful way to introduce students to new books and authors that they may not otherwise experience on their own. The beginning of the school year is a perfect time to have students participate in their first book tasting. This engaging activity gets students excited about reading and gives them the opportunity to experience books of various ... Read More about Hosting a Book Tasting Activity Beach Bash Style
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