Teaching procedural writing can feel simple at first. Your students already know how to do plenty of things, so writing directions should be easy, right?
Teaching opinion writing in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade can feel tricky because your students usually have plenty of opinions, but they do not always
Are you looking for fun end-of-year activities for your class? As the school year winds down, it can be a challenge to keep students engaged
Looking for back to school books for upper elementary students that still feel meaningful for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders? The first few weeks of
If you teach upper elementary, you may have noticed that many science of reading conversations seem to focus on the primary grades. That makes sense
If your 4th and 5th grade students can read the words on the page but still struggle to understand what they read, cloze reading activities
The end of the school year can feel exciting, emotional, chaotic, and joyful all at once. That is exactly why a good read aloud matters
Looking for meaningful ways to celebrate Earth Day in your bilingual classroom? It can be hard to find Spanish read-alouds that are both engaging and
If you have ever wondered how to make a collaborative poster for your classroom, you are not alone. A collaborative poster can look amazing when
Cesar Chavez books for kids help young readers understand how one person can stand up for fairness, dignity, and the rights of others. Through powerful
Poetry Month is the perfect time to fill your classroom or home with rhythm, imagery, and powerful language. If you are looking for Spanish poetry
If you teach 3rd grade, 4th grade, or 5th grade, you know that independent reading time can either be meaningful or completely surface level. Some