Let’s talk about weekly vocabulary activities for elementary students. I’ve compiled a list of weekly activities I use with my third graders. These engaging vocabulary strategies are sure to help your students master their weekly vocabulary words. Finding the right…
Charlotte’s Web is one of my novels to read with my third graders in the spring. I like reading Charlotte’s Web later in the year, because my students have become stronger independent readers by this point of the year. The…
This post is a round-up of some of my favorite biography picture books for women’s history month. I chose these books because they are all age-appropriate for third graders. Biography is one of my favorite genres to teach. Every year…
Vocabulary instruction is key to boosting students’ reading comprehension. These vocabulary Activities for 3rd grade students are so engaging. Students will broaden their vocabularies without even realizing they are working! Students need repeated exposure to new words so they can…
These 10 winter picture books help brighten my mood during the dreary winter days. I have compiled a list of my favorite winter picture books to use with my second and third graders. I have also included a list of…
A Chris Van Allsburg author study is a great way to engage readers and strengthen their comprehension skills. Chris Van Allsburg is one of the most thought-provoking children’s book authors. His storylines are captivating. His illustrations are eye-catching. From character…
Have you ever stopped to think about the benefits of using social media to boost parent involvement? Social media for elementary schools is a great way to boost communication, share fun classroom activities, and involve parents! Our parents are on…
Virtual vocabulary instruction is so easy thanks to neat websites like padlet and Google Jamboard. In this post I will explain how to use Padlet to create a vocabulary graffiti wall. Teachers around the world are entering a new realm…
The biography unit is one of my favorite reading units of the year! This post will highlight an easy biography poem activity that can be used with any historical figure. To introduce biographies, I use the text Gertrude Ederle: America’s…
Ready to jump into fraction instruction? These Valentine math fraction activities are sure to help your students deepen their fraction knowledge. These are some of my favorite lessons! Fraction Representations/3D Heart Mobile The perfect Valentine craft! One big problem with…
