Engaging RACE and RAPP Strategies for Stronger Student Responses
Teaching students how to write thoughtful, evidence-based responses can feel overwhelming. However, with the RACE and RAPP strategies, upper elementary learners can gain the tools
Classroom Jobs Kids Love (and Teachers Need!)
Building a positive classroom culture isn’t just about lesson plans and anchor charts—it’s about giving students a real role in their community. One of the
Read With Purpose: Why Graphic Organizers Matter
As teachers, we want our students to do more than simply finish a story—we want them to read with purpose. One of the best ways
Empathy Picture Books for Upper Elementary That Truly Connect
Upper elementary kids are feeling all the feelings, they just might not always know what to do with them yet. That’s where the magic of
Bring Joy to Your Classroom with National Day Read Alouds
Celebrate Every Month with Purpose and Joy There’s something magical about a themed celebration. In the classroom, National Day read alouds are more than just
Celebrate National Open The Magic Day with Joy
One of my very favorite days to do that is coming up… National Open The Magic Day! If you’ve never celebrated before, get ready—it’s pure
Picture Books That Spark Conversation (and Big Feelings)
You know that magical moment when the dinner table finally settles, and everyone’s chewing quietly and you dare to ask, “So… how was your day?”
Teaching Skills Kids Actually Need (Hint: It’s not about reading!)
One of my former 5th graders, “L,” has become like family. She and her mom came to my wedding, she helps in my classroom during
Celebrate Learning with the August Interactive Read Aloud Calendar
I am always looking for fresh, creative ways to spark a lifelong love of reading in my students. As a veteran fifth-grade teacher, I’ve learned