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 […]
Teaching Students How to Quote and Paraphrase Using Text Evidence
Are you teaching students how to quote and paraphrase effectively? In this post, I’m sharing simple strategies to help students practice citing text evidence correctly—plus a fun hands-on activity to reinforce these skills! As upper elementary teachers, we know how tricky it can be to get students to cite text evidence properly. When I first […]