How These Resources Changed My Classroom Three projects that will engage ANY student
Aristotle said, “For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them.” Now, I am NO philosopher; in fact, I did very poorly in school when I learned philosophy, but this sentence makes total sense to me when it comes to children in elementary and middle school who […]
Eye-opening Real World Math Worksheets for Budget-Friendly Vacations
Growing up, I always felt like math was so abstract, and almost nothing that I learned could be incorporated into the real world. However, the reality is that math is present in tons of aspects of our daily lives, including finances, travel, and leisure activities. Incorporating real-world applications into math education is crucial to help […]
Teach impactful phonics intervention to upper elementary
In a perfect world, students would learn phonics and how to read in the primary grades, and upper elementary teachers could focus on the deeper elements of reading comprehension. Well, we all know this isn’t a perfect world, and kids continue to struggle with reading. Finding resources to help teach impactful phonics intervention for upper […]
5 Simple steps = BIG goal-setting impacts in the classroom
Marcy’s Mayhem Resources to use with Goal-Setting Do you make goals? It can be difficult to achieve goals without a long-term plan, especially for kids. To help with this, 5 Simple steps = BIG goal setting impacts in the classroom. Personally, I find running helpful for clearing my head and sleeping better. During the last […]
The Secret to Finding Text Evidence in Reading Comprehension Passages Revealed!
Click this button for Reading Comprehension Passages to use with the ECR Form Are you tired of watching your students play hide-and-seek with Finding Text Evidence in reading comprehension passages? It’s time to put an end to your search! In this post, I’ll reveal a game-changing technique that will effortlessly uncover how to teach kids […]
5 simple steps to make teaching summary easy!
Teaching summarization can be like packing for a week-long vacation to a place where you will have many different activities planned. You want to include your bathing suit, that cute jumpsuit you bought, and your tennis shoes for the hike that is planned, along with hair products, makeup, and your curling iron. When it comes […]
Improve reading comprehension effortlessly with 20 high-interest passages
Has your day ever started like this? The bell rings, and in walks the class. Student A raises his hand. “What are we going to be doing today?” he asks. “We are going to start with a reading comprehension passage,” you tell them. (Obviously, you picked this to Improve Reading Comprehension for your students.) As […]
Don’t pull your hair out trying to teach narrative writing!
Do you sometimes feel like you might need to pull your hair out trying to teach narrative writing? Has this ever happened to you? You are teaching students how to write a certain genre (narrative, expository, opinion, etc.) You explain the lesson, give examples, and show students how to write these AMAZING papers. They all […]
October Reading and Writing Lessons They will Love!
What is even better than October Reading and Writing lessons that students will love? I am unsure if I can contain my excitement, but as you know, OCTOBER is almost here! It might be all the heat we had this summer in Texas, but the idea of pumpkin patches, cooler weather, and boots get me […]
Sunshine calls and classroom incentives for good behavior
Ah, the beginning of the school year. Everyone is nervous; you spend lots of time reviewing procedures and returning to the routine. You are getting to know all the kids’ names and personalities in each class, and you might have thought this year will be great! Then, right about this time of the school year, […]