Seasonal

  • The Best End-of-the-Year Activities for Upper Elementary

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    The end of the school year is a busy time for teachers, but it’s also a time to let loose and have some fun. A top priority is cleaning and organizing the classroom and you will want to keep your students busy with fun and engaging end-of-the-year activities.  Easy End-of-the-Year Activities So what activities can […]

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  • 8 Ideas To Get Your Students Motivated for State Testing

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    You have worked all year with your students and the moment for them to show off what they have learned has arrived. That moment is State Testing. Sigh. State testing can be a stressful time for some students. You have your students who really care about doing well and others who could care less. So […]

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  • How to Use Halloween to Teach Descriptive Writing

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    Halloween is a perfect time to work on narrative writing. Students love writing spooky stories and the character ideas are endless with witches, goblins, monsters, etc.  How to Use Halloween to Teach Descriptive Writing I use Halloween theme writing as a perfect opportunity to teach how to add more details to stories or narratives. The […]

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