Wanting to create a positive classroom community, but not sure where to start? Before you dive into all of the rapport building activities and classroom management strategies out there, set your space up for success. The easiest and most effective way to start building a positive community is with inspirational classroom posters! Before implementing new strategies to help build a…
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Easy Research Projects for Upper Elementary Students
Want to teach your upper elementary students how to do research and report their findings but afraid that research projects will be too difficult? Not so long ago that was me too. I knew my students needed to be introduced to research, but everything I tried was just overwhelming. I started brainstorming ideas for easy research projects for elementary students…
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Descriptive Writing: The BEST Way to Teach It
Descriptive writing is one of my favorite types of writing to teach. If you pick the right topic, it can be completely relatable to your students. They can get excited about the lesson, which in turn keeps them engaged throughout the unit. Talking about things they love is one of their favorite things to do. So. today I’m sharing the…
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How to Plan for Successful Morning Meetings
Morning meetings are a great way to start the day with your students. But, how do you keep your students engaged and excited to participate in the morning meeting routine? A great way to get your kids talking and making those important connections with their classmates is by asking open-ended questions. I love using questions as part of my morning…
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5th Grade Math Review Games Your Students Will Love
We all know that reviewing math concepts is important for long-term retention but traditional drill review can leave our 5th grade students bored and bitter about math. Want a better way? Try using games for your 5th grade math review instead! Using games can help your students review math concepts in an active and engaging way. Getting students engaged and…
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