CVC words are the first words students learn to read after mastering letter sounds. They are the basis of reading and once students master decoding CVC words, a whole new world of reading opens up! I have found CVC word games essential when teaching the skills of decoding and blending. Whether you are teaching Kindergarten aged students or have older struggling readers, ESL or SEN students who ... Read More about CVC Word Games
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Novel Study Activities for any Book
Novel studies are an essential part of any elementary classroom curriculum. Here I will share my favorite novel study activities for any book. Students gain so much from a novel study though analyzing characters, developing ready comprehension skills, story structure, vocabulary work and so much more. Novel study activities can include whole class activities, independent work, group work and ... Read More about Novel Study Activities for any Book
Frindle Novel Study Activities
Frindle novel study activities for this wonderful book by Andrew Clements should engage your students and help them gain a deeper knowledge of the story. If you are new to the book, here's a quick summary for Frindle. After being given an extra homework assignment on the origins of the dictionary by his teacher, Mrs Granger, Fifth grader Nick Allen decides to invent his own word for a pen, ... Read More about Frindle Novel Study Activities
Build Classroom Community with Escape Rooms
Classroom community is so important. When we build classroom community we create an environment in which all students feel valued and supported and have a sense of belonging. This is vital for successful learning and allow students to reach their full potential. Reasons to build classroom community: Gives students ownership of their classroom Increases student motivation Improves ... Read More about Build Classroom Community with Escape Rooms
Jungle Themed Classroom Decor Ideas
A jungle classroom is one of my favorite decor themes. Animal-related themes are always a big hit with students and a jungle theme is so much fun. It sparks students' imagination and is perfect to use as writing inspiration. Not only that, but it is also a great starting point for plants, animals and habitat science topics, geography skills and art, plus so much more! In this post I will share my ... Read More about Jungle Themed Classroom Decor Ideas