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Free Valentine’s Day Bookmarks for Students – Easy, Last-Minute Classroom Gift
Grab these free, printable Valentine’s Day bookmarks—perfect for students! A quick, fun, and budget-friendly classroom gift for reading teachers.
How to Teach Students to Summarize Nonfiction Texts with Confidence
Struggling to teach summarizing nonfiction? This post shares tips and tools to help your 3rd–5th graders master this key reading comprehension skill.
Simplify Teaching the Elements of Drama with This Ready-to-Use Anchor Chart and Lesson Plan
Easily teach the 9 elements of drama with ready-to-use anchor charts and interactive notebooks—no artistic skills required!
How to Create an Anchor Chart for Comparing and Contrasting Story Elements
Learn what to include on an anchor chart to teach students how to compare and contrast story elements—plus grab a ready-to-use version to save time!
Celebrate Diversity with 11 of the Best Read Aloud Books for AAPI Month
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with 11 meaningful read alouds that highlight Asian American and Pacific Islander voices for your elementary classroom.
5 Ways to Help Students Master Letter Recognition
Engaging tips and classroom stories to help young learners build strong letter recognition skills through play, sensory activities, and real-life connections.
Mastering Character Traits: Effective Anchor Charts & Interactive Activities for Grades 3-5
Engage grades 3–5 with effective anchor charts and interactive notebooks to teach character traits through thoughts, actions, dialogue, and feelings.
Surviving Testing Season: 7 Practical Tips to Keep Stress Low
Testing season is tough! Discover practical tips to ease stress, keep routines normal, and remind students (and yourself) that worth isn’t tied to a test.
11 Great Earth Day Read-Alouds for Elementary Classrooms
Looking for the perfect **Earth Day read-alouds**? This list includes engaging books for K-5 students that highlight environmental awareness, conservation, and sustainability. Pair these stories with interactive activities like my **Earth Day and Arbor Day Scavenger Hunts** to reinforce learning and inspire students to take action for our planet!
Transform Your Reading Lessons with Engaging Author’s Purpose Anchor Charts
If you’re like me, teaching author’s purpose is one of the highlights of the reading curriculum. There’s something satisfying about
Engaging Earth Day & Arbor Day Reading Scavenger Hunt
Looking for a way to make Earth Day and Arbor Day more than just dates on the calendar for your
9 Must-Read Spring Read-Alouds for Elementary Classrooms
Spring is almost here, bringing warmer days and fresh opportunities for engaging read-alouds! While thematic units may not always fit into your schedule, there’s always time for a great book. These nine spring-themed read-alouds will spark discussions, inspire writing, and help students connect with the changing season. Before purchasing, check your school or local library for free copies.
