10 VALENTINE’S DAY TEXTS TO SPREAD THE LOVE
Oftentimes, we mistake Valentine’s Day for a holiday to express romantic interest in others when...
Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
When teaching about people in our history, I like to give students an overview of...
10 CHILDREN’S BOOKS FOR SETTING GOALS AND RESOLUTIONS – TIPS INCLUDED!
With the New Year around the corner, it’s natural for many of us to begin...
20 MENTOR TEXTS AND TEACHING TIPS TO CELEBRATE HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD
Although we all have our unique traditions that are special to our own culture and...
10 LEGENDary Mentor Texts with Summaries and Teaching Tips
A legend is a form of story told in the oral tradition that narrates events...
11 Mentor Texts for Teaching Mysteries
The children’s mystery genre has always seemed to be the unofficial antidote for any student’s...
11 Activities for Teaching a Mystery Unit
A mystery unit is perfect for a classroom of curious kids! There’s excitement in the...
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...
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...
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...