Elementary classroom rules

Author's Purpose Anchor Chart by Donna Hackett-Mello... Me! ;)

Daily Reading Review homework and morning work have proven to be the most effective resource for improving reading comprehension skills. Learn about my Reading Spiral Review System and why teachers love it. Reading Comprehension Passages with Text Dependent Questions | Perfect for Reading Homework, Morning Work, Close Reading, Reading Centers

Teach reading skills with this comprehensive, double lapbook. Students can add new pieces throughout the year as skills are introduced.

These ideas are perfect for teaching students about spreading kindness during the holiday season. Students will learn about the gift of giving.

Oh am I ever-so-thankful that we are into our 2nd week of school. I love my new little friends! They are a quiet bunch with such wonderful manners. I usually have crazy dreams about my class leading up to the 1st day of school, but I didn't have any this year. Perhaps the jitters of beginning a new school year disappear once you reach a milestone in your teaching career. The BIGGEST thing I reinforced this week were the Classroom Rules. We use PBIS, which I have mentioned before. Every class…

In this file, there are two Text Features Quizzes that cover 16 different text features (8 on each page).

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The new standards are complication and it can be difficult to ensure we're asking questions that reach the depth of the standard. These question stem cards make it EASY to ask appropriate questions for each standard. Use them during small group discussion or even when creating an assessment! They're available for all ELA standards grades 1-5.

Computer Choices. A list of paid and free sites for great resources which may help generate even better ideas for teaching in a classroom

Teach text structures with this nonfiction text structure anchor chart and FREE sorting activity! Ideal lesson for the upper elementary classroom that includes 8 free passages!

Good for a daily reminder for students

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Reading Response Journals are the perfect place for students to respond to novels that are read aloud in the classroom. This Reading Response Journal covers 10 different reading skills and strategies. There is a Divider Tab for each skill or strategy, each with a built in Anchor Chart. This resource also includes Mini Lessons to introduce each skill or strategy. These journals were designed for use with Literature Texts and intended for Upper Elementary classrooms.

Welcome! I LOVE math, and I’m so excited to be sharing these free math materials and tips with you! If you’re looking to start teaching small group math, or wanting to switch up your current math block, you’re in the right place! I mean… just look at all of the FREEBIES you’ll get! (and this isn’t even ALL of them!) YOUR FREE DOWNLOAD IS WAITING

STEM Activities and science experiments for young kids. Awesome, easy water science, slimes, eruptions, and more!

The best children's books of the year are for young readers—and young readers at heart.