Teaching Cause and Effect in Elementary Classrooms
Students begin learning about cause and effect at an early age. If a student forgets their pencil at home, they need to ask a neighbor to borrow one. That simple moment is cause and effect in action, and it is often one of the first ways students begin to understand...
Challenge & Engage: Expository Writing Prompts for 5th Graders
By 5th grade, students are ready to move beyond simple responses and begin organizing information in thoughtful, meaningful ways. Teaching expository writing helps students clearly explain their ideas and use facts and details to support their thinking. Whether they...
Fun SEL Lessons for Elementary Students You Can Start Today
Elementary classrooms are about so much more than reading, writing and math. The classroom is a place where students learn how to understand themselves, build relationships and navigate emotions. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) focuses on helping students develop...