Engaging ELA activities and literacy strategies for upper elementary classrooms, including reading responses, writing prompts, and comprehension activities that support deeper thinking and discussion.
Celebrating important women in history ALL year long but in March, I make sure to share celebrate Women’s History Month by sharing about as many inspiring and influential women as I can. Here are three tips on ways to share and celebrate women for Women’s History Month with your students. Read Alouds Picture book read…
The influences, innovations, struggles, and successes of African Americans have shaped our history and culture in powerful ways. These stories open the door to meaningful conversations about courage, creativity, perseverance, and justice—conversations that belong in our classrooms all year long. That said, Black History Month in February gives us a dedicated opportunity to pause, reflect,…
Vocabulary matters, and understanding the shades of meaning in words is one of the keys to reading comprehension. Words play a crucial role in HOW we communicate. Acquiring a deep comprehension of words and actively learning new ones helps students become better communicators – in their reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Shades of Meaning Understanding…
Have you ever wished your students were excited to start an assignment? Or maybe you’re searching for a way to mix things up and give students a little more say in their learning (without adding hours to your planning)? If that sounds like you, you’re going to love choice boards! Choice boards have completely…
Last updated October 2026 Looking for meaningful Thanksgiving writing activities that are easy to prepare and help students practice gratitude? Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity to slow down, reflect on the people and things we’re thankful for, and encourage students to express their appreciation. These simple writing activities do more than build writing skills. They…
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