Are you looking for a simple and effective method to improve your students' spelling? Why not try personalized spelling lists? Since I have implemented this system, my students' spelling has come on in leaps and bounds. Not only are they so simple and and quick to make, but my students also love using them. I wanted a system which picks up and corrects student errors and prompts them to use (and ... Read More about Student Personalized Spelling Lists
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Secret Walker
Today I'd like to share with you a little tip I have picked up from other teachers and used over the years to keep ALL the students in your class quiet when walking in line. I find it those transitions times such as change over between lesson, walking in line to another room in the school building, lining up etc when 'undesired' behaviors are most likely to occur. So here is a little tip to help ... Read More about Secret Walker
Halloween Writing Activities
Halloween is nearly here! Do you have plans for some spooky Halloween writing activities this week? Halloween is a fantastic opportunity for creative writing and there are plenty of activities to help fire your students' imagination at this spooktacular time of year! Here are some of my favorite Halloween writing activities: Halloween Setting Descriptions Ask your students to imagine they are ... Read More about Halloween Writing Activities
Classroom Morning Work
How do you structure your classroom morning work? The answer to this question will all depend on how your students come into school in the mornings. Do they come into the classroom together on the bell? Or do you have a window of time where they are able to arrive? My class can enter the classroom any time between 8.45am and 9.00am. This gives me a 15 minute period where my classroom slowly ... Read More about Classroom Morning Work
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Novel Study Activities
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl is the classic story of Charlie Bucket, a poor boy who lives in the town which is also home to Willy Wonka's chocolate factory! In this post I am going to share my favorite Charlie and the Chocolate Factory novel Study activities. But first, here's a quick overview on the plot and main events. Charlie loves chocolate, but his family can only afford ... Read More about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Novel Study Activities