Free “I Am” Poems Writing Activity
Ugh, can you hear it now? You mention the word “poetry” to upper elementary students, and the reaction is an immediate groan. No teacher wants
October 16, 2024
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Category: Spelling
Teaching Parts of Speech in Upper Elementary
School is almost out, but it’s never too late to sharpen essential skills! Soon, students will be in summer mode. Before they leave, a quick
May 29, 2024
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Free Spelling and Vocabulary Activities Students Love
Spell check or no spell check, teaching spelling is an important part of language arts instruction in the elementary classroom. It’s a skill our students will use for the rest of their lives. But teaching spelling can be tough with all the rules and all the exceptions to the rules. That’s why being intentional and having a solid spelling plan are so important.
January 11, 2023
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Spelling Activities to Use With Any Word List
When I was growing up my least favorite subject in school was spelling. Each week we had a new spelling list of 10 words, and each week we had to write each word 5 times and use it in a sentence. It seemed to be the same spelling activities, year after year. I wasn’t a bad speller, but I just couldn’t make myself get excited or even a little happy to sit down and write my words A.G.A.I.N.
February 10, 2020
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