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5 Tips for Teaching Traditional Literature
Teaching the traditional literature genre can be tough because students and teachers aren’t as familiar with it as other genres such as fiction or nonfiction. Traditional literature stories are classic tales passed down through years of storytelling. Texas teachers have to teach the skill to their 3rd-5th grade students. The
STAAR Writing Review for the Virtual and Social Distancing Classrooms
Whether you are teaching in a distance learning or in a social distancing classroom (or BOTH), reviewing for the STAAR Writing test in your virtual and social distancing classroom is going to be more difficult than usual. This school year has been unprecedented. Teachers have overcome the challenge of teaching
Tips for Successful Writing Conferences with Elementary Students
Students develop their writing skills immensely throughout their elementary years. There are a variety of strategies that teachers use to teach writing skills. Perhaps the most important is conducting writing conferences with your elementary students. WHY? Writing conferences give the teacher a chance to talk to each student about their
15 Christmas Activities for the Distance Learning Classroom
The 2020 school year is a different year for teachers and students. Whether you are teaching in a distance learning or socially distancing classroom, traditional Christmas party activities won’t work. However, listed here are fun and engaging Christmas party activities for the distance learning classroom. These will also work in
Teaching Expository Writing Virtually
The 2020 school year is a different year for teachers and students. Therefore, teaching expository writing virtually is a new concept for most fourth grade teachers in Texas. Whether you are teaching in a distance learning or in a social distancing classroom (or BOTH), preparing your 4th graders for the
How to Teach a Virtual Grammar Lesson
Teaching grammar is my jam! Although, this year will be different. Distance learning has thrown a curve in my usual teaching style. Therefore, I’ve compiled a list of ideas on how to teach a virtual grammar lesson. Attention Grabber Start your lesson off with a bang! Use a song, sound
Distance Learning Tips for Teachers
The 2020 school year is going to be different for sure. Many school districts have already decided to begin the school year virtually. Many teachers are searching for distance learning teaching tips. I’m definitely not an expert on distance learning, but I have been brainstorming ideas on how to start
Beginning of the Year Writing Lesson Plans
Start the year off WRITE! August can be a crazy time of the year! Beginning of the year writing lesson plans may be the last thing on your mind. It’s so important to start the year with rules, procedures, building relationships, and creating a classroom community. Then what? It’s time
Icebreakers for the First Day of School
Activities for the distance learning or social distancing classroom! The first day of school is always a whirlwind of rules, organizing, procedures, and most importantly getting to know each other. It’s important to plan a variety of icebreakers for the first day of school. In fact, the icebreakers should
