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Step-By-Step Reading with Interactive Notebooks
Step-by-Step Reading is a series of effective reading units used in thousands of classrooms. It... Read More
Step-by-Step Writing® Program with Interactive Notebooks
This STEP-BY-STEP WRITING® IS A COMPLETE WRITER’S WORKSHOP PROGRAM with all the tools needed for... Read More
5 Essential Things Every Writing Center Needs
When setting up a classroom or homeschool writing center, there are FIVE things that I... Read More
How to Teach Theme
Are your students having trouble identifying theme within a story? This step-by-step process scaffolds through... Read More
A Series of Step-By-Step Writing® Mini Lessons
Are you looking for ideas to help your students become successful writers? This post outlines... Read More
TEACHING THE CHARACTER TRAIT PERSEVERE
Although any time is a good time to teach children how to persevere, I think... Read More
Why Language Arts is the Art of Communication
Language arts is one of the most critical components in any youngster’s educational training. It... Read More
How to Make Poster-Size Anchor Charts from a PDF
Are you lacking the creative skills to draw your own anchor charts? Don’t stress over... Read More
17 Ways Kids Can Be Thankful
The holiday season is a time when people reflect on gratitude and giving. In November, many teachers introduce... Read More
Why Language Arts is Integral to STEM
Every generation has its own idea about how to educate children and prepare them for... Read More
Writing Mini Lesson #38 on Final Copies
Are your students ready to write a final copy? It is the step following peer... Read More
Writing Mini Lesson #37 on Peer Reflections
Do your students particpate in peer reflections? Peer reflection is a step in writing process... Read More
Writing Mini Lesson #36 on Spelling
Are you looking for teaching ideas for proofreading spelling? Students should edit their rough drafts... Read More
Writing Mini Lesson #35 on Punctuation
Are you looking for ideas to teach PUNCTUATION to your students? This post will review... Read More
Writing Mini Lesson #33 on Capitalization
Do your students need help learning rules for capitalization and symbols for proofreading in their... Read More
An Easy Way to Build Good Character in the Classroom
Building good character in the classroom is essential in today’s society. Many parents are teaching... Read More