Create an uncommon learning experience and memorable moments with your students as you delve into the novel, Esperanza Rising. Pam Munoz Ryan's award winning book is a powerful piece of historical fiction and a great read for your upper elementary class. These hands-on activities are … [Read more...] about Novel Engagement: Esperanza Rising
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Novel Engagement: A Wrinkle in Time
Create an uncommon learning experience and memorable moments with your students as you delve into the novel, A Wrinkle in Time. Madeleine L'Engle's award winning book will come to life on-screen this year, so now is the perfect time to make it come alive in your classroom! These hands-on … [Read more...] about Novel Engagement: A Wrinkle in Time
At Home Read Alouds: NOVEL BUNDLE
Looking for parent resources for reading for upper elementary students? To help families incorporate literature into their daily routine at home, I created simple book guides for some of my favorite novels. At home reading is so important (even for big kids)! With each At Home Read Aloud, there … [Read more...] about At Home Read Alouds: NOVEL BUNDLE
The Westing Game: A Novel Study
The Westing Game is a murder mystery like no other. This wonderfully crafted novel by Ellen Raskin is a fascinating read for upper elementary and middle school students! This 170-page unit is jam-packed with everything you need to teach the novel, whether you're doing it as a whole-class, a small … [Read more...] about The Westing Game: A Novel Study
Engage All Your Readers
Ideas & resources created to help you instill a love of books in your students Are you an elementary school teacher who wants to engage your students in reading, but aren't sure how to go about it? You've come to the right spot! Maybe you... want to build reading … [Read more...] about Engage All Your Readers
Making Novel Studies Engaging
Novel studies are a great way to teach reading in the upper elementary grades. However, they can also make or break a reader. If you, as the teacher, build engagement and enthusiasm amongst your students, a novel study can be an amazing experience. Here are a few tips to making the … [Read more...] about Making Novel Studies Engaging