Interesting Nonfiction Topics Kids Love to Learn About
When it comes to keeping students interested in nonfiction, sometimes it can be difficult. This is why I have…
Teaching Poetry: Tips for Making Poetry Fun
There are so many different ways to teach poetry. Some teachers like to stick to reading free form and…
Teaching Subject and Predicate Efficiently
I don’t know many teachers that get as excited as I do about teaching grammar. In fact, most teachers…
Classroom Jobs for Upper Elementary Students
I am ALL about delegating tasks. In fact, it is what keeps me sane teaching fifth grade. (Most of…
Using Monthly Themed Poetry for Fluency Practice
There are so many different ways to engage students in fluency practice. One of these strategies can be repeated…
Teaching with Nonfiction Articles
Teaching with Nonfiction Articles Using nonfiction articles in my teaching has been extremely important for student motivation. They are a…
Teaching Current Events in the Classroom
While history, mathematics, and grammar tend to top the lists of our curriculum, I find there isn’t always time…
Teaching Coping Strategies to Students
Teaching coping strategies to students has never been more important than now. During this time of unpredictability, children depend…
How Can I Help My Child Academically at Home During COVID-19 Crisis?
This is a scary and unpredictable time for all of us-period. Parents are now faced with something they have…
Why I Love Using Google Classroom in Fifth Grade
Google Classroom has been a game-changer in fifth grade. I taught first grade for eight years and this is…
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