This common noun and proper noun FREEBIE is great for getting to know students and teachers for back-to-school, state test review, or pretty much anytime. I’ve used this quick worksheet for getting to know students as we return to school in the fall and I’ve used it in the days
Bulletin Boards in my classroom need to be workhorses – meaning that they serve a purpose – not just be cute! I have posters displayed that I refer to constantly during class. My classroom is on the small side, so bulletin board space is very, very valuable real estate in
Writing stems help students answer constructed response questions as they cite evidence from the text. Learn how to use writing stems in class. Something that’s often repeated during reading class is “Cite your evidence,” and “You need to PROVE your answer.” State test questions often ask students to “use information
Contractions games have taken over my small group time lately! Playing games with contractions is an engaging way for students to learn while still having fun – they don’t realize that they’re learning! Contraction Bingo is what students want to play – along with one of the 3 versions
