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TOP TIPS TO DIFFERENTIATE YOUR WRITING INSTRUCTION
Children learn and express themselves differently. So how can we ensure they get the best... Read More
20 BELOVED BUT BANNED BOOKS
The censorship of ideas and beliefs is nothing new to the 21st Century. Since at... Read More
The Best (and Easiest) Way to Teach American History
WOW! A lot has happened in our American History! There’s so much to cover in... Read More
Language Arts Lesson Plans for January!
The first week back after a holiday break can feel like the first week back... Read More
5 Classroom Tips to Rock the New Year!
In most schools, January indicates a new semester with half of the school year completed.... Read More
10 Simile Mentor Texts That Will Make You Laugh Like a Hyena
Similes are an important literary element used to add color and spark to one’s writing.... Read More
5 Different Types of Rubrics
Rubrics are wonderful tools for specific assessments. They are easily customizable, offer a chance for... Read More
Differentiation in Trauma-Informed Teaching | Social and Emotional Learning in the Classroom | SEL
Do you LOVE horror movies? Romances? Action flicks? For every genre you love, there is... Read More
11 Amazing Back to School Amazon Teacher Finds
With the excitement of a new school year on the horizon, I think it’s safe... Read More
What is Trauma-Informed Teaching?
Trauma-informed teaching is a necessary part of your toolkit, but what exactly is trauma-informed teaching?... Read More
TEACHER TIPS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE LAST TWO WEEKS OF SCHOOL
Summer is just around the corner—so close you can almost taste it! BUT you must... Read More
How to Teach Similes Like a Rockstar
Are you looking for ways to teach similes like a Rockstar? You’ve come to the... Read More
12 CAUSE AND EFFECT MENTOR TEXTS FOR FICTION AND NONFICTION WITH SUMMARIES AND TEACHER TIPS
Cause-and-effect sequences can be a fun learning experience for you and your readers, especially if... Read More