Tag Archives: Language Arts

A Great List of Activities…Themed by Alphabet Letter!

Looking for a fun way to teach the alphabet and keep students engaged in reading?  Here’s a super creative list of books and activities to coordinate with EVERY letter of the alphabet. Yowsa, this is a great resource! Comment on … Continue reading

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Filed under comprehension, Phonics, Reading, reading aloud, reluctant readers

Texting in the Classroom??? (yes, it has a place!)

by Kristin M. Woolums, M. Ed. Comment on this post to win a $20 School Box Gift Card! One comment WILL win. Cell phones are everywhere…probably 95% of our students carry them (yes, even the little ones), and teachers are … Continue reading

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Filed under Academic Success, Cooperative Learning, Math, technology

Seasonal Similes: Teaching Similes with The Polar Express

Leave a wee little comment on this post and you could win one of several $20 School Box gift certificates this month! Every year around this time, it’s a constant battle to keep students’ attention, isn’t it? I mean, who … Continue reading

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Filed under Reading, reading aloud, Writing