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A successful student-led conference doesn’t begin when the parents walk through the door. Preparing students…

The secret to a calmer, less stressful back-to-school season isn’t working harder. It’s working earlier….

One of the biggest challenges young writers face isn’t coming up with ideas. It’s knowing…

A blog post to teach figurative language in upper elementary classes.

The elements of figurative language are like the spices one might add to a soup….

A blogpost with tips for a successful novel study and novel units.

Teaching a novel in your upper elementary classroom can be one of the most powerful—and…

Learn tips and strategies for teaching US history.

The struggle is real. Are your students zoning out during history lessons? Is your textbook…

Ideas and activities for awards ceremony

Are you looking for creative and meaningful ideas for your end-of-year school ceremony? This list…

Upper elementary readers are at such a magical stage. They’re ready to dive into rich…

10 FUN POETRY ACTIVITIES TO GET KIDS EXCITED

Poetry has a magical way of helping students play with language, express emotions, and see…

Holidays are celebrated differently across the world, shaped by climate, history, religion, and culture. Learn…