Value of Tall Tales
Tall tales are stories that are loosely based on real people that did larger than life deeds. These stories can be humorous when the main character solves a problem by impossible means. You can have...
View ArticleCampfire Stories and Engaging Activities
Growing up, I camped a lot! Campfire time was always the highlight of the day. Nothing beats sitting under the stars and feeling the glow of the fire! We toasted marshmallows or made s’mores and...
View ArticleBeat the Summer Time Blues
“Mom, I’m bored!” These three words are my most dreaded words to hear. Trying to keep you children engaged during the summer months can be a challenging task. Try these activities that won’t break the...
View ArticleRoadtrips: Hands on Learning
Are you hitting the road this summer? You can turn this trip into a life long lesson in map reading skills. Many cars are manufactured with gps or a navigation system. This can be turned off and...
View ArticleClassroom Management Toolkit
In today’s day and age, teachers are being asked to deal with more behavior problems than ever before. Classroom management deals with more than bad behaviors, it deals with all aspects of the...
View ArticleKindergarten Readiness
Is your kindergartener feeling tired, scared, happy, sad, or possibly overwhelmed about starting school this fall? Reading can be a great way to connect with your child and reassure them as they...
View ArticlePre-Reading Engagement Strategies
“I hate reading!” and “I don’t want to read!” Obviously these comments are not from an engaged reader. Regardless of a student’s’ reading level or ability, reading can be an engaging past time. The key...
View ArticleUsing History to Hook Readers
Learning about historical events can be a fun way to introduce and review higher level reading skills. Finding relevant and engaging resources can help you hook your students on history. Here are some...
View ArticleNational Punctuation Day (September 24th) Grammar lessons that your students...
National Punctuation Day is a great way to get your students excited about writing. The best way for your students to become better writers is for them to write! These are proven resources and ideas...
View ArticleLife Long Learning: Professional Development For Teachers
For most teachers, professional development classes are the norm. For many this is a state requirement for re-certification and/or district contracts. Professional development is a great way to learn...
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