Teaching fractions to third graders used to terrify me. Fractions are a hard math concept for a 9 year old. In fact, many adults have trouble with them. Throughout my years of teaching, I have learned to be more thorough…
Sled Dog Racing Informational Text Structure Book I use this book during my dogsledding unit to teach my third graders to notice the differences between the 5 different informational text structures. Students complete the graphic organizers that accompany each passage….
Looking for a holiday activity that will keep your students engaged and focused on key reading skills? This reading activity is my GO TO during this busy holiday season. I can keep my students rigorously engaged in the reading standards,…
This holiday writing activity will help your students stop and think about all of the things that bring them joy. We often talk about JOY during the holiday season. But we don’t always take the time to teach students what…
Holiday fun doesn’t have to be reserved for K-2. Check out these FREE Holiday activities that you can print and use in your classroom for 3rd-5th graders. If you like something you download, be sure to leave feedback and say…
The holidays are my favorite time to be a teacher. Nothing beats the excitement of an elementary school at Christmas time. Holiday spirit is in the air and you can’t help but smile. I like celebrating the holidays with my…
Like many other teachers, I use a composition notebook to help my students create a reference for our reading class. In this post I will explain how I use a third grade reading interactive notebook to help boost my students’…
Use the mentor text, Two Bad Ants by Chris Van Allsburg, to help students understand how to make inferences.
The cooler temperatures make the think of pumpkin spice, bonfires, and… Chris Van Allsburg! His books are must-reads for upper elementary teachers. The fun storylines easily catch students’ attention. In this post I will highlight how I use his book,…
Addition and subtraction with regrouping is a tough concept! This concept is abstract and often our students are not ready to understand the process. In this post I will highlight some strategies I use to help my students become great…
