How to Teach with Science Stations
Science stations let kids explore concepts with their peers. Traveling from center to center, they hit multiple concepts in a short period of time, use inquiry, and make generalizations. (more…)
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How to Get Meaningful Writing Samples on the First Day of School
Writing samples can be boring. But you can get something meaningful on the first day of school. Just ask kids to write letters to you. They’ll open up about their…
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Have a Ball with Your Cinderella Unit
Expand your Cinderella unit! Something magical will happen. First, read and compare Cinderella stories from around the world. Second, sprinkle in some parody. Don’t forget to hit your ELA standards.…
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How to Get Results with Cinderella Writing
Cinderella writing activities have a magical effect on kids’ narratives. After exploring folktales and parodies, ask them to choose a motif and plan elements. Poof! Some amazing stories will emerge.…
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How to Address Standards with Cinderella Worksheets
Cinderella worksheets let you use picture books to address the standards. Use these ideas for your next genre study! (more…)
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3 Magical Cinderella Activities for Kids
Cinderella activities engage students! Work your magic with story cubes, carriages, and social media posts. Your kids will love them. (more…)
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Comparing Cinderella Stories for Kids
Compare Cinderella stories in your classroom! It’s a fun way to add critical thinking to your fairy tales unit. Kids love exploring Cinderella folktales from around the world – and…
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How to Differentiate Your Biography Research Project
Biography research projects can engage your entire class. Just use the Goldilocks principle. In other words, the process shouldn’t be too easy or too hard. Instead, it should be just…
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5 Quick and Easy Biography Crafts to Try Now
Biography crafts engage kids in learning. Let’s look at five possibilities. First, to focus on character traits, try a foldable. If you’d like kids to refer to events in the…
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4 Simple Ways to Make Constructed Response Fun
It’s time to make constructed response fun! Just try these four C’s. Collaborate. Compete. Cube it. Craft it. When you shake up learning, engagement skyrockets. And kids get the practice…
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