Teaching third person point of view might sound like a small detail, but it’s actually a huge step in helping students become thoughtful, independent readers. In Alberta’s new Grade 5 English Language Arts and Literature curriculum, students need to recognize when a story is told from a third person point
The first week of school sets the tone for the entire year. It’s a time filled with excitement, nerves, and the beginning of new routines. As educators, we know how crucial it is to start strong, and one of the best ways to do so is by building literacy habits
Looking for meaningful and easy-to-implement back to school read alouds for upper elementary? These six interactive picture book lessons are perfect for building classroom community while hitting essential reading comprehension skills. Whether you’re launching Reader’s Workshop or setting the tone for a year of kindness and connection, these stories (and
Are you a grade 5 teacher gearing up for the end of the school year? Looking for some worthwhile activities to review the Alberta Grade 5 new math curriculum? As the academic year draws to a close, it’s essential to ensure that your students are equipped with a solid understanding
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
Wanting to teach a French School Supplies Vocabulary unit? You’re in the right place. I have even included a FREEBIE in this blog post for you! Keep reading to grab it for your classroom. Are you looking for a super engaging back-to-school unit for French as a Second Language or
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
Are you looking for a fantastic back-to-school read-aloud for your upper elementary class? If so, I have your answer! The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson is one of the best back-to-school read-alouds ever! The Day You Begin Activity 1 – Pre-Reading One thing that I love about this book
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
One of my favourite Reader’s Workshop hacks is printing on post it notes! I love to print on sticky notes because they ensure that I always stay on track with my interactive read alouds and mini lessons as the post it notes can go directly into my mentor texts! Step
As Back to School season approaches, you may be wondering what to teach French beginners? Today I am sharing 5 types of activities for French class that work great during the Back to School season! 1) Numbers When you first start thinking about what to teach French beginners, numbers may
Are you looking for engaging ways to teach your upper elementary students how to analyze character traits? My favourite way to do this is through picture books. Even your big kids will love listening to a story in order to practice reading skills. The Teaching Method: Choose a Book (I
Your upper elementary students will love solving these multiplication and division problems to escape from Mars.
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