What Are the 6 Types of Context Clues? A Guide for Upper Elementary Teachers
If you’ve ever told students to use different types of context clues and watched blank stares appear, this post is for you. In upper elementary, understanding the types of context clues helps students move from guessing to truly unlocking word meaning. Let’s break down what each type looks like and how to make them stick […]
A Father’s Day Writing Activity to Honor Dad for the Classroom
Looking for a simple Father’s Day writing activity for your classroom? Grab this Father’s Day acrostic poem template for a no-prep, heartfelt gift kids can create. The last few weeks of the school year come with a special kind of energy. There are countdowns, parties, classroom cleanup days, and a whole lot of “are we […]
How to Teach Bio Poems the First Week of School
Bio poems are a fun and creative way to start the school year! Learn how to use a bio poem template to build classroom community from day one. As a writing teacher, I like to dive into writing right from the start! One way I get this accomplished is by having students complete bio poems […]
Build Classroom Community with This Bio Poem Template
This bio poem template for back to school is perfect to build classroom community with this low-prep, high-impact writing activity and free self-portrait video. The first week of school is a whirlwind. Between learning names, organizing supplies, and practicing routines, there’s a lot happening all at once. Finding time for a meaningful back-to-school writing activity […]
Memorial Day Worksheets for 4th Grade ELA
Check out these Memorial Day worksheets for 4th grade to teach history, writing, and reflection with no prep. A simple way to bring meaning to the end of the year. When May rolls around, the school calendar gets packed with testing, awards, and all the end-of-the-year activities. Still, no matter how busy things get, I […]