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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