3 easy ideas for teaching theme in the upper elementary reading class

3 Easy Ideas for Teaching Theme

Are you frustrated because your students aren’t understanding how to build an interpretation? I feel ya! Here are 3 easy ideas for teaching theme. You will walk away with activities that you can start using TOMORROW in your upper elementary reading class! 1) Read Alouds are GREAT for Teaching Theme

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teaching equivalent fractions

4 Fun Activities for Teaching Equivalent Fractions

Teaching equivalent fractions? Yes, I know teaching this is as “fun” as getting a flu shot. That’s why today I am sharing with you 5 tips to make teaching equivalent fractions easier and maybe even enjoyable!  1) Incorporate Music Into Your Lessons NumberRock has a TON of super catchy math

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teaching french winter sports

3 Fun and Easy French Winter Sports Activities for Beginners

Are you wanting to teach your French as a Second Language students about French winter sports? Wanting to add some engaging and fun activities to your “My Health and Wellbeing” core French Unit? Keep reading to learn 3 ways to teach your beginning language learners important vocabulary terms this winter!

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what do the other kids do during guided reading

What do the other kids do during Guided Reading?

The number one question that I get from teachers who want or need to incorporate guided reading into their classroom is what do the other kids do while I’m teaching a small group? This question is KEY to ensuring that you end up loving small group reading and continue to

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3 awesome back to school math activities

3 Free Back to School Math Activities

Are you on the hunt for some fun and engaging back to school math activities? Here are 3 fun math activities that your upper elementary students will love! 1) Math About Me This math worksheet is one of my favourite back to school math activities. Students will review their multiplication

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first day of grade 5 blog post

The Best First Day of Grade 5 Plans

Planning the first day of grade 5 can be a daunting task! Are you a brand new teacher, nervous about starting the school year on the right foot? Maybe you were trained in secondary or primary but you’ve been moved to grade 5? Or maybe you’re a super experienced teacher

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teaching geometric transformations blog post

4 Fun Activities for Teaching Geometric Transformations

1) Get Kids Moving! Students learn best by doing! Play a few quick games of Simon Says. BUT… ask students to complete geometric transformations with their bodies! Some examples to get you started include: Simon says translate your body two steps to the left. Simon says rotate your body 90

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teaching french pet names

6 Fun Ideas for Teaching French Pet Names

Are you teaching a French animals, or a French family unit to your French as a Second Language or FSL students? Teaching French pet names can be a fun addition to either of those units! French Pet Names: les animaux domestiques / les animaux de compagnie le chat – the

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