Learning different types of figurative language boosts students' writing skills and reading comprehension. This is especially helpful for English Language Learners. Using figurative language anchor charts in the classroom provides great visual cues that help make these concepts stick. What are Figurative Language Anchor Charts? Figurative language anchor charts are visual aids that help ... Read More about FREE Figurative Language Anchor Charts
Labor Day Picture Books & Read Alouds
Sharing meaningful read-alouds with our 4th and 5th graders is a fantastic way to spark curiosity and connect learning to real-world events. With Labor Day around the corner, it’s the perfect opportunity to introduce students to the history and significance of this important holiday. Here are some wonderful picture books that will captivate your students and bring the story of Labor Day to ... Read More about Labor Day Picture Books & Read Alouds
Teacher Survival Kit Ideas
Have you ever had an incident at school and wished you had something to manage the crisis? I've had quite a few I can think of off the top of my head. Having a teacher survival kit could have helped me solve the problem quickly. That's why creating a teacher survival kit is important. Whether it's a chipped nail, a bothersome headache, or something else, these unfortunate events can annoy us or ... Read More about Teacher Survival Kit Ideas
Amazon Prime Day Deals for Teachers 2024
Make sure to check out the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days during October 2024 for teachers. As your Thrifty Co-Teacher, I always like to share the best deals on school supplies that you probably use in your classroom. Therefore, I am sharing some of the best Amazon Prime Day Deals for Teachers 2024 that I think you will love. (This post may contain affiliate links which means I make a small ... Read More about Amazon Prime Day Deals for Teachers 2024
Departmentalized Classroom Organization Tips
As someone who has spent the majority of my 21 year teaching career in a departmentalized classroom, I understand firsthand the unique challenges and rewards it brings. One of the greatest challenges in teaching in this setting was finding efficient and effective tips for departmentalized classroom organization. Whether you are diving into departmentalization for the first time or seeking to ... Read More about Departmentalized Classroom Organization Tips
Teaching Commas in 4th & 5th Grade
Teaching commas in 4th & 5th grade is crucial for clear and effective writing. Mastering comma usage helps students avoid confusion in their writing and enhances their text comprehension. Commas can really change the meaning of a sentence. For example, have you ever seen the "Punctuation saves lives" meme? It highlights the difference in meaning between "Let's eat grandma" (without a ... Read More about Teaching Commas in 4th & 5th Grade
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