Ramona Recommends’ Favorite Things for Happy Classroom Days
Every November, when the days got shorter and the holiday sparkle started to appear, high school Courtney had one favorite after-school ritual watching Oprah’s Favorite
Stress-Free Thanksgiving Classroom Activities Your Students Will Love
The week of Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and let’s be honest—it’s one of those weeks filled with excitement, chaos, and countdowns to pie!
How to Teach Vocabulary with Picture Books
Teaching vocabulary in upper elementary doesn’t have to feel like wading through endless word lists or memorizing definitions that students forget two days later. When
Create an Astrobrights BOOOOKS Banner for Reading Magic
I am so excited to share my latest classroom project—and to announce my new partnership with Astrobrights® Papers! You know I’m all about adding a
Colorful Comprehension Magic: Teaching with A Bad Case of Stripes
When students read A Bad Case of Stripes, something magical happens—they see themselves in Camilla Cream’s struggle to fit in. This picture book isn’t just
5 Picture Books That Make Teaching Theme Easy
Teaching theme can feel abstract for students, but picture books make it concrete. Their short, powerful stories help kids recognize that every tale has a
Spook-tacular ELA Extensions Your Students Will Love!
October has a special kind of energy in the classroom. The weather is cooler, pumpkins pop up on porches, and students are buzzing with Halloween
Spooky Fun Halloween Books for the Elementary Classroom
As October approaches, classrooms begin to buzz with excitement. Pumpkins line bulletin boards, costumes creep into conversations, and little hands can’t wait for the magic
Teaching Parts of Speech in the Elementary Classroom
Grammar doesn’t have to be dry or overwhelming. In fact, when it’s introduced through creativity and laughter, students quickly realize how much fun it can