"My child hates to read." "How do I get my kid to read at home?" "We don't have time!" At almost every single parent-teacher conference that I've attended, parents have expressed the same concern. They want their child to pick up more books and become a better reader, but they aren't sure how … [Read more...] about 10 Myths of Reading Aloud at Home (and how we can help!)
Fifth Grade
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
10 Tips for a Successful Holiday Party
Planning a classroom party this holiday season? It can be hectic and feel overwhelming, but here are a few tips to ensure that everything runs smoothly. 1. Get volunteers Parents love to help out in the classroom! This is the perfect opportunity to recruit extra help. Think about how many … [Read more...] about 10 Tips for a Successful Holiday Party
An Easy (and Inexpensive) Parent Gift
When I was in elementary school, I loved making gifts for my parents for Christmas. Forget the holiday party, I looked forward to craft day! We got to put our love and heart into creating a present that I could put under the tree on Christmas Eve and watch my parents open in the morning. … [Read more...] about An Easy (and Inexpensive) Parent Gift
Team-Building Activities for Back to School
The first week of school sure is a busy one! I work hard to balance the mandatory paperwork with games, hands-on activities and team-building fun. Even with bigger kids, it's important to keep them moving throughout the day and providing a variety of activities. 1. Marshmallow … [Read more...] about Team-Building Activities for Back to School
Genre Sort Activity
Have you ever had your students set up your classroom library? I know, it was a scary thought for me too. Then I realized that it would be a great learning experience! My students do a genre sort activity during the first week of school. While the students are out of the … [Read more...] about Genre Sort Activity