How will you be celebrating with your students this year? In my experience, students are usually twitching with excitement for Halloween festivities and it's hard to reign them in or get them to focus on learning. Each year, I try to come up with literacy activities that are fun, effective, and ... View Post
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How to Use “Roll, Map, Write” Word Mapping Activity to Develop Phonics Skills
Orthographic mapping refers to the process of decoding and encoding words by analyzing letter-sound relationships. This is a key step in learning how to read, as it helps children connect letters with their corresponding sounds. Through the process of orthographic mapping, readers can decode ... View Post
The Perfect Self-Acceptance and Gratitude Writing Activity for St. Patrick’s Day
Are you looking for a quick and easy way to develop self-acceptance and gratitude in the classroom this month? Keep reading to learn about a simple writing activity that you can use to help your students reflect and identify reasons they are "lucky" this St. Patrick's Day! The Importance of ... View Post
10 Picture Books to Teach Kindness and Compassion Throughout the Year
Picture books can be a powerful teaching tool to help students understand the important lessons of kindness and compassion. Below are some of my favorite books for the classroom that will help your students learn about empathy, compassion, and showing kindness toward others. These books are perfect ... View Post
Help Students Spread Kindness on Random Acts of Kindness Day
On February 17th, we celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day. This is an opportunity to promote and encourage acts of kindness in your school and community. Below are three simple ways you can celebrate this day with your students! (1) Read a Poem or Book - Read a kindness poem or book about ... View Post
Get Ready for a New School Year with This Back to School To-Do List
Are you looking for a way to get more organized this school year? Every August, without fail, my brain kicks into gear and starts spinning with 101 things I need to do to get ready for the new school. The only thing that helps my cluttered brain is to "brain dump" and write it all down. I have ... View Post
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