Enjoy Teaching Prose, Drama, and Poetry
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Teaching prose, drama, and poetry is quick and easy. Kids have seen these forms of literature before. They just need a little vocabulary, structure, and practice. (more…)
Read MoreYou can enjoy teaching. But first, you must survive. How? Just organize, plan, and simplify. Then it's time to thrive. Learn new things. Engage your students. And finally - dive in!
Enjoy Teaching Character Types – Literature Activities for Kids
Teaching character types is so much fun. Your students will love discussing the good, the bad, and the ugly about each character in a story! (more…)
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Enjoy Teaching Theme with Literature Activities for Kids
Teaching theme is not as hard as you think. Third graders locate the message, lesson, or moral of a story. By fourth grade, students are ready to link key details…
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Teaching Summarizing with Reading Activities for Kids
Teaching summarizing scaffolds from grades three to five. Third graders simply retell the story. Fourth graders summarize the details. Using the tried-and-true “somebody wanted but then so” makes it easier. By fifth…
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Enjoy Teaching Kids to Answer Questions
A simple process can help you enjoy teaching kids to answer questions. Yes, it’s challenging. But your students can do it, and with success comes pride. Let’s take a look at…
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Teaching Measurement with Hands-on Activities for Kids
Let’s look at some ideas to actually help you enjoy teaching measurement. First, make measurement tools accessible to kids 24/7. Use tables to ease them into conversions. And don’t forget…
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Yes, You Can Enjoy Teaching Capitalization
Do you like teaching capitalization? No? Try this! Teach kids the big capitalization rule. Then spend some time with each little rule. Engage your students with thumbs-up and thumbs-down practice.…
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Teaching Dialogue with Language Activities for Kids
Enjoy teaching dialogue! No need for boring worksheets. Instead, break out the comic strips! (more…)
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Teaching Biography with Reading Activities for Kids
Yes, you can enjoy teaching biography! No more boring book reports. Instead, bring biographies to life. Create an inviting learning center where students can explore short biographies. Help students select people they admire.…
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Teaching Historical Fiction with Reading Activities for Kids
Teaching historical fiction gives you more bang for your buck. As your class studies history, they read stories with similar settings. This way, students gain a better understanding of the time period. (more…)
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Teaching Realistic Fiction with Reading Activities for Kids
You can enjoy teaching realistic fiction in just three steps. (1) Start with the elements. (2) Read short stories. This gets kids hooked! (3) Choose a novel for the grand finale. (more…)
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Teaching Mythology with ELA Activities for Kids
Teaching mythology rocks! Kids just can’t get enough of it. Why? Magnificent monsters. Superhuman strength. Incredible acts. Rev up your Greek mythology unit with these ELA activities for kids. (more…)
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