Higher Order Thinking

Why not teach common core standards for English Language Arts using Pixar short films, Ted Talks, popular film clips for students and other inspirational video clips for students? Need a fun Point …

DO YOU GRADE BASED ON STANDARDS? I LOVE LOVE LOVE that there is such a push towards standards-based learning in elementary math classes!Nothing breaks my heart more than a student that believes they “can’t”. Growth mindset education, along with an emphasis on mastery vs. grades, is reshaping how children feel about themselves as learners.Let’s help students see themselves as smart, capable, and as learners that are

Choice boards are filled with tasks and allow students to choose different ways to learn about a particular subject or topic. This resource includes 5 different choice boards. Each choice board is developed around a category. You'll find a choice board for creative writing, spelling, reading, vocabu...

While I am a firm believer in students reading real books that they choose and doing this often, I also love to include reading games and reading centers in my instruction. On this post, I will share three of my favorite types of reading games and centers for 4th and 5th grade, free reading games […]

We are on to the second last list of classics! If you missed it you can check out the other lists: Classic Novels for Kindergarteners (ages 4-6) Classic

Are you looking for a FUN and UNIQUE way to teach your students about mood? If so then this might be the FREEBIE you've been looking for. This download has 3 engaging lessons that will keep your students interested and motivated since they involve music and art, two elements that attract students at...

Free reading sorts for grades 4-5 with idea for implementation! These make perfect reading centers, stations, and independent practice reading activiites.

Check out my blog post titled, Offering Voice and Choice in Assessments – A Guide for Letting Go to learn more about using this choice board in your classroom!

Here are all the mini lessons you need to teach reading! All the standards are taught for both literature and informational texts.

Third grade! Yay! I survived the first two weeks of third grade and finally have the time/energy to tell you a little bit about it. I won’t be going into total detail, so please leave a comment if you have a question! (UPDATE: I created a much more detailed post in 2018. Read it here: ... Read More about The First Week of Third Grade

This Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension Article is the perfect Thanksgiving themed informational passage to teach children about the First Thanksgiving. This Common Core aligned text also comes with comprehension questions including multiple choice and short answer (answer key included) . Best for G...

A complete list of Newbery Award winners by grade level from 1922 to the present.

Great holiday books for 10 to 12 year olds who love to read.

Thanksgiving ESCAPE ROOM- Holiday Fun- November- No Props Needed! - for 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade and 7th grade classrooms.