Teaching Elements of Poetry for Kids
Elements of poetry are fun and easy to teach. Start with key vocabulary. Then analyze some kid-friendly poems. Finally, ask students to memorize with poetry blackout and write some poems…
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Teaching Women’s Suffrage with Research Activities for Kids
Teaching women’s suffrage is a great way to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. Let kids research famous suffragettes to learn more. (more…)
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Teaching Folktales with Literature Activities for Kids
Teaching folktales to fourth graders is educational and fun. Start with an introduction to genres of folklore. Then review elements of literature. Finally, show kids how to compare, contrast, and…
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Teaching Point of View with Literature Activities for Kids
Teaching point of view to fourth graders? Try this effective learning cycle. First, teach kids about first, second, and third person. Next, read short snippets from popular children’s books and…
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Teaching Daily Language in Ten Minutes a Day
Teaching daily language powerfully spirals students to mastery. With a careful plan, they can learn parts of speech, capitalization, and punctuation. Begin with simple concepts. Then build slowly. This allows…
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3 Ways to Empower Girls in the Classroom
How can you empower girls in the classroom? One: Give them role models from past and present times. Two: Let them explore careers. Three: Give them the skills they need…
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5 Ways to Enjoy Teaching Mystery Genre Studies to Elementary Students
Enjoy teaching mystery genre studies to your third, fourth, and fifth grade students. Start with great stories. Add fun activities and games. Mix in some writing and maybe a novel.…
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Enjoy Teaching Black History Month with Innovative Projects for Kids
What are some innovative projects for teaching Black History Month? This year, try something new. Your kids will love constructing pop-up books – and reading biographies. Or, if you’re a…
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How to Teach Text Structures – Fourth Grade Informational Text
Wondering how to teach text structures? First, ask students to read and write basic nonfiction paragraphs. Then introduce five text structures with sample paragraphs and graphic organizers. Don’t forget to…
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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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