Building strong reading skills in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade is important for academic success. However, finding the best resources for teaching reading can be difficult. Many districts give teachers a reading curriculum, but it often lacks key pieces that create an engaging and supportive place to nurture the love
Have you searched high and low for grammar resources to use in your elementary classroom? Look no further here are ALL the grammar materials you need in one spot. Read on to learn about grammar resources for elementary students. Teaching grammar can be difficult because most districts don’t give their
Ensuring your 3rd, 4th, or 5th graders are ready for the STAAR reading test can be overwhelming. Whether you are a new or veteran teacher a step-by-step guide on preparing your students for STAAR reading will make your life easier! There are tons of STAAR reading resources out there. It
Whether you are a BRAND NEW teacher (welcome!) or new to the grade level, teaching fourth graders can seem overwhelming. However, the tips for new 4th grade teachers will help you feel more confident. Before School Starts Create Organizational Systems Think through your day, where will students put their backpacks,
As the school year kicks off, it’s time to get our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders excited for a thrilling world of reading adventures! Let’s dive into a collection of engaging beginning of the year reading activities that will not only spark students’ imaginations but also set the stage for
Every year, I search for Halloween and fall activities for my fourth-grade students. It can be a challenge to find Halloween activities for upper elementary students. Especially compared to the numerous activities out there for lower elementary students. Here are a few tried and true Halloween activities that I have
Unpopular opinion alert: I think teachers should teach to the STAAR test. What?!? Let me clarify, students don’t automatically know how to take the STAAR Reading Test successfully. I think third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade teachers need to teach specific STAAR reading strategies in order for their students
There are a variety of resources that you can use for your STAAR Reading review. However, you can’t just throw activities at students and expect them to get the point of every activity. It is important to keep students engaged in your STAAR reading review. Students who are actively engaged
Writing mini lessons are an excellent way to break down writing strategies for your students. Students listen to a quick writing lesson and then get the chance to apply the strategy that you taught during their independent writing time. There are a variety of mini lessons that can be taught,
Fourth grade teachers around the state of Texas are rejoicing because the STAAR Writing Test is NO MORE! Although, we can’t completely forget about all elements of that test. Now, revise and edit strategies will need to be used by 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. The 2022 STAAR Reading
Grammar skills are necessary for revise and edit questions. This guide fits all the grammar TEKS into the first 6 weeks of school, so you can get introduce revise and edit questions by October.
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