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You’re ready to tackle new genres of writing with your students but you’re not sure where to begin. Let’s dive in and find out exactly how to teach informational writing to children! Imagine your principal walking in to observe your classroom and seeing your students actively engaged in research. The room is abuzz with learning! Children sitting together at the… Read More
It’s time to snuggle up beside a cozy fire (or a faux fire on your smartboard) and get ready to read some winter themed tales in your classroom! This list of 20 January read alouds is sure to bring some warmth to your lesson plans this month. Take a look below at my list of favorite January read alouds for kids… Read More
As you head back to school after your holiday break, it’s time to get your winter math and literacy centers ready to go! Here are some ideas for fun games and activities that will keep your students on task and learning during those chilly winter months! January Math Center Get your students excited to head back to school with plenty… Read More
It’s time to grab your Christmas read alouds and deck the halls in your kindergarten and first grade classrooms with a little holiday cheer! Head to your local library to reserve this Christmas book list of 15 stories. They’re sure to bring some magic to your lesson plans this month. Take a look below at my list of favorite December… Read More
Have your students mastered the art of writing a sentence? If so, you’re probably ready to move on to more complex writing ideas. The best place to start is with procedural writing, otherwise known as how to writing for kids! What Is How To Writing? How to writing is another name for procedural writing and in a nutshell, it’s when… Read More
How can you keep your students engaged and on task during the crazy holiday season? Add some great December math and literacy centers and your students will be begging you to try them out! Setting Up Your December Math And Literacy Centers Every elementary teacher knows that teaching during the month of December is not an easy task. Kids are… Read More
