The summer slump refers to learning regression that happens in the summer when kids aren’t actively learning. I provide 10 ways for parents to help encourage and support their child’s reading habits to prevent that reading regression.I also provide a free summer bucket list that provides diverse experiences to build up background knowledge, which will help with reading comprehension.
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Watercress and Other Read Alouds
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and it’s an excellent opportunity to celebrate the contributions and experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in our classroom. As educators, it’s essential to help our students understand the diversity and richness of different cultures, and one way to do that is through literature. One particularly fittingContinue reading “Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Watercress and Other Read Alouds”
Fun and Creative End of Year Awards for Celebrating Elementary Students Success
In this article, I will discuss the benefits of end-of-the-year awards for students, types of year-end student awards, and ideas for end-of the-year celebrations.
10 Effective Ways for Teachers to Stay Motivated and Engaged in the Classroom
Taking care of yourself is essential to ensure that students receive the best education possible. Take care of yourself, teachers! This article gives 10 tips for teachers to stay motivated in the classroom.
Teaching Reading with the CCSS: Making Connections to Self, Across Texts, and to the World
Introduction As teachers, we all want to inspire our students to become lifelong learners and critical thinkers. We want them to engage with the world around them and develop empathy for others. The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) provide a framework for teaching essential skills that will prepare our students for success in college, career, and life. In thisContinue reading “Teaching Reading with the CCSS: Making Connections to Self, Across Texts, and to the World”
Unlocking the Power of Poetry: Writing Haiku, Shape Poetry, Diamanté, and Acrostic
8. Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? What better time to introduce your elementary students to the joys of poetry! My latest blog post provides step-by-step guides for teaching Haiku, Shape Poems, Diamanté, and Acrostics
Practice What You Teach: 5 Simple Self-Care Practices for Teachers
Do you know the proverb, practice what you preach? Teachers should practice what they teach. As elementary educators, we often find ourselves in a position where we are expected to not only educate our students academically, but also to help them develop social and emotional skills such as self-regulation and mindfulness. However, in order to effectivelyContinue reading “Practice What You Teach: 5 Simple Self-Care Practices for Teachers”
April Is National Poetry Month: Enhance Elementary Studentsâ Skills by Teaching Poetry
Six Benefits of Teaching Poetry to Elementary Students
