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
Back to School Activities for Upper Elementary
The first day of school can be exciting, nerve-wracking, overwhelming, and magical all at the same time. (Can you relate?) That's why having a few engaging Getting to Know You activities and collaborative exercises can make all the difference. They help students connect, ease nerves, and create a calm, welcoming atmosphere from the moment they walk in the door. Below are 5 EASY to implement, ... Read More about Back to School Activities for Upper Elementary
Engaging Prefixes and Suffixes Activities
Being an upper elementary school teacher, it's easy to assume that students do not need additional lessons on affixes. However, implementing prefixes and suffixes activities can help students master vocabulary reading strategies. Knowing the meaning of affixes can help students understand the meaning of unknown words. As discussed in a previous post, regularly implementing root words, affixes, ... Read More about Engaging Prefixes and Suffixes Activities
Activities for Root Words: Expand Vocabulary with Root of the Week
Exposing students to a variety of new words is important for vocabulary acquisition. However, to effectively figure out the meanings of unknown words they encounter, it is crucial to engage them in activities for root words. These activities help students develop strategies to break down a word into its simplest form - Â the word's root and affixes. To do this effectively, students must understand ... Read More about Activities for Root Words: Expand Vocabulary with Root of the Week
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