Who was Abe Lincoln?
Celebrating President’s Day? Or maybe you’re teaching the character trait of honesty? Don’t forget to...
What is Valentine’s Day?
I did a little research for you and now you can share some facts along...
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...
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...
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...