Month: November 2018

  • Making the Month of December Special in the Classroom

    The month of December can be stressful and crazy! We know the kids are ready for Christmas break, and honestly, so are we! I like to find ways to make the month of December special and memorable for my students. Here are a few ideas for celebrating Christmas in the classroom.  Christmas Ornaments from Home […]

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  • Mentor Texts Your Students Will LOVE in December

    I absolutely love to embrace the chaos of the Christmas season and tie the holidays into my December lessons! I love to find ways to make learning engaging for my students and still focus on my grade level reading standards. Below are a few books that are perfect mentor texts for teaching various reading comprehension […]

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  • Mentor Texts Your Students Will LOVE in November

    Mentor Texts Your Students Will Love in November As you know, mentor texts are a great way to allow your students to practice reading skills quickly and in an engaging way. This month, I share a few great November themed (or just for fun!) books to get your students working on sequence, making predictions, and […]

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  • 4 Fun and Simple Ideas for a Thanksgiving Classroom Celebration

    Making Thanksgiving special is something that I love to do. I like to show my students that I’m thankful for them and make things fun and academic. Here are a few things that I did with my kids to create a Thanksgiving celebration in my classroom.  Homemade Pumpkin Pie We started our Thanksgiving fun by […]

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