Character development is a common skill for upper elementary students, and one of the best ways to teach character change and character traits is through literature. In this post, I'm going to share a gem of a book I discovered last spring along with teaching ideas. It is one of the featured books ...
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How to Model Character Change with The Hula-Hoopin Queen
Free Literacy Resources for Back to School
It's Back to School time, but it's anything BUT a normal beginning. With a long to-do list, I thought I'd share fun back to school activities for community building and establishing norms, for skill review, and for great picture books. Regardless of the setting your district has chosen, I think ...
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9 Ways Boom Cards Can Support Your Amazing Readers
Whether you're planning ahead, need to keep a child busy, or just need a little review, Boom Cards are for you! In this post, I'd like to share how Boom Cards have made learning fun and meaningful for my readers in and out of the classroom. In this post, I'll share nine key benefits I've discovered ...
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How to Teach the Mystery Genre with Pizazz
Students at all reading stages need opportunities to read from all genre types. Students who know the text features associated with each genre are able to pull from the text the information that is most important to remember. The mystery genre has specific elements students should know. By learning ...
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