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Literature Circles are small groups of students reading, thinking, discussing, and writing about self-selected books. Lit circles benefit all readers. Lit circles are wonderful for independent readers as a part…
Teaching in November
The eleventh month of the year brings a cool calmness from the furry of October. With the cooler temps, we begin to take on some substantial learning objectives. Here’s a…
Writing Lessons for the Year
A year of writer’s workshop mini-lessons that addresses the age-old question, “What am I going to do today for my writing mini-lesson?” Each mini-lesson helps to build competent, equipped, and…
Boo Day Halloween Activities
While we don’t formally celebrate Halloween in school, students begin asking and anticipating all things Halloween by October 1st. To help channel the palpable enthusiasm, schools typically have a red…
Free Math Workstations
Math workstations are a fan favorite for both students and teachers, but the challenge lies in resources. In this post, I am sharing free math workstations for Kinder to 5th…