Teaching the Five-Paragraph Essay with an Example
The five-paragraph essay provides a strong, well-structured text. What’s more? It’s easy to compose. All you need is a good organizer and an example. (more…)
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Writing Constructed Response with Text Evidence – Hamburger Style!
Constructed response is easy to teach with this hamburger craft. First, kids find text evidence. Second, they write it as detail sentences. Then they answer the question and write a…
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Power of Observation Activities Improve Kids’ Attention to Detail
Observation activities help kids tune in. Try memory games, sensory activities, hidden pictures, and drawing to heighten awareness. Then apply these skills in classroom instruction. (more…)
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Teacher Talk: Strategies for Teaching Incidental Vocabulary
Are you purposely teaching incidental vocabulary? Improve your teacher talk. Simply weave definitions and pictures into daily lessons. From this, kids’ vocabularies grow. Furthermore, they learn how to determine meanings…
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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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Use the TpT Digital Activities Tool as a Virtual Whiteboard
You can use the TpT Digital Activities (now known as Easel) tool to teach online. Just pull up your favorite TpT PDF. Share your screen with your students. And start…
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How to Differentiate Instruction with TpT Digital Activities
Differentiate instruction with TpT Digital Activities (now known as Easel Activities)! Now you can customize your favorite Teachers pay Teachers resources for online learning. First, select different pages for different…
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How to Create TpT Digital Activities
How can you create TpT Digital Activities (now known as Easel Activities)? With just a click of the finger, you can transform traditional PDFs into digital assignments. First, select pages…
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Effectively Teaching Customary Units of Measurement with Scaffolding
Customary units of measurement are tough to teach. But have no fear! With a little scaffolding, your students will master them in no time. First, let kids explore with actual…
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Using Snap Circuits® to Teach Electricity
Snap Circuits® by Elenco belong in every upper elementary classroom. These sturdy electronics kits teach kids about circuits as they play. Additionally, they get plenty of experience with switches, resistors,…
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