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How to Write a Cereal Box Biography
Cereal Box Biographies are the perfect book reports to assign when studying biographies or autobiographies.... Read More
15 TYPES OF GENRES WITH TEACHING ACTIVITIES
There are so many different genres to choose from, which means there is something out... Read More
10 Mentor Text and Myth Activities to Use in the Classroom
I love the quote from Rick Riordan, the author of The Mark of Athena. He... Read More
11 Mentor Texts for Teaching Mysteries
The children’s mystery genre has always seemed to be the unofficial antidote for any student’s... Read More
11 Activities for Teaching a Mystery Unit
A mystery unit is perfect for a classroom of curious kids! There’s excitement in the... Read More
HOW TO INCORPORATE POSITIVE THINKING IN THE CLASSROOM
Have you ever felt like there’s a tornado of thoughts, emotions, and ideas whipping around... Read More
What is Informative Writing?
Hey Rockstars! Do you LOVE writing? I do! We’ve been talking about the three different... Read More
What is Opinion Writing?
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What is Narrative Writing?
If you’re here, you’re probably wondering, “What is narrative writing?” You’re just in luck, because... Read More
10 Ideas for Back-to-School Treat Bags (Non-food ideas included!)
3-2-1! HAPPY NEW SCHOOL YEAR! Yes, it’s already here. Can you believe it? Summer flew... Read More
Back to School – First Week of School Lesson Plans and Activities
The countdown is on! Teachers, it’s almost time for you and your students to go... Read More
HUGE LIST OF ENGAGING READING RESPONSE ACTIVITIES BASED ON LEARNING STYLES
In terms of writing, this may be where many parents find themselves really butting heads... Read More
Huge List of Easy Ways to Avoid the Summer Slide
When most people hear the term summer slide, their heads probably fill with images of... Read More
Building Friendships in the Classroom Using Lyrics
Make new friends, But keep the old, One is silver and the other gold. In... Read More