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My 90 Minute ELA Block in 5th Grade

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My 90 Minute ELA Block in 5th Grade

Here’s the true story of what happens during my literacy block. I have a detailed post on this exact topic which I wrote pre-pandemic (2019) and you can read it HERE. Since then, I’ve changed a few things, so I decided it was time for a new post. 5th Grade Writing … [Read more...]

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Christmas in the Classroom

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Christmas in the Classroom

If you celebrate Christmas in your classroom, here are two of my favorite resources and my most loved book for those last few weeks before break. Enjoy! A Home for the Holidays Christmas Writing Activities that Promote Kindness Red and Lulu Check out … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: Christmas, fifth grade, graphic organizers, narrative writing, project, writing process

Great Classroom Finds

By elena

Great Classroom Finds

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, this means I may earn a small amount from your purchase at no additional cost to you. Back to school season can often mean back to spending… This year I opted for simplicity. I didn’t spend very much on my classroom, but … [Read more...]

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5 Tips for Teaching Main Idea

By elena

5 Tips for Teaching Main Idea

Main Idea can be difficult to teach, especially in the upper elementary grades where the texts are more complex. It isn't always easy to ascertain what the author is mainly trying to tell the audience. Now, as teachers, we may see the main idea as obvious, but to a child it's not … [Read more...]

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First Day of School Tips for New Teachers

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First Day of School Tips for New Teachers

So, you just landed your first teaching job. Yay! Now what? Here are 10 tips to help you succeed on the first day of school. I wish I knew these things when I started teaching! Here are some ramblings from an experienced teacher. A brain dump of all the things I wish … [Read more...]

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