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 […]
3 Great Ways to Engage Your Students In Learning Fraction Multiplication
Are you teaching fraction multiplication? Check out this project-based learning project to skyrocket your math lesson! When your students are working on a project, do you notice that time flies by, your students actually talk about what they’re doing (rather than video games, sports, music, or some other random hot topic), and you hear them […]
25 Famous Black History Figures List for Kids + Free List
This famous Black History figures list for kids is perfect for helping students explore the lives and achievements of leaders who’ve shaped history in many important ways. Download a free printable for your classroom! Helping students research influential Black leaders during Black History Month gives them a broader understanding of what it means to make […]
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. with This MLK Day Classroom Activity
This year, celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a meaningful MLK Day classroom activity that combines literacy, research, and creativity. Writing a bio poem about Martin Luther King Jr. is a meaningful way to celebrate his life while reinforcing important literacy skills. One of my favorite ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day […]
MLK Books for Kids That Spark Student Reflection
MLK books for kids are a great way to help kids build background knowledge about Martin Luther King Jr. before diving into classroom activities. When January rolls around, I know it’s time to start planning lessons about Martin Luther King Jr. Every year, I’m reminded how powerful his story is for sparking discussions about fairness, […]