
Manage Your Classroom in 3 Simple Steps
Have you ever had an administrator step into your room unexpectedly, at just the wrong moment? Maybe you’re taking attendance or handing back papers, you’re

Bring Stories to Life in Your Classroom!
As a teacher, you may have had this common experience. You have a beautiful, complex novel to use in your unit. It contains important messages

What Should You Do When Students Want to Read Ahead?
The Power of Reading Ahead Arrangements If you’re an ELA teacher, you have probably been in this situation before. You’ve carefully crafted lessons and activities

Two More Pre-Reading Ideas for Your Teaching Toolbox
One of the most common questions we see our teachers asking is, “Can anyone recommend a good anticipation activity for a novel?” This is because

Anticipation Stations: An All-In-One Activity to Kickstart Your Next Reading Unit
Patricia here! Before we start discussing a great pre-reading tool that you can use to engage and prepare your young readers, I’d like to make

The Best Times to Teach the Different Styles of Writing
“What type of writing should I begin my year with?” “In what order should I teach the types of writing?” “How do I spiral in

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Then, pick the date you’re going to teach it in your classroom, and sit back while you watch as your students show up to your classroom pumped about what the day holds…and gush about your class to their parents on the car ride home!