by Studentreasures | Aug. 15, 2018 | Teaching Strategies
When teaching figurative language to my students, I like to tell them that it’s like using sugar when baking a cake. Sure, you can bake the cake without it, but it’s going to be a lot less satisfying. And if you do use it, you have to make sure you’re using it...
by Studentreasures | Aug. 10, 2018 | For Parents
Every kid looks forward to the freedom of summer vacation. It’s time for beach weather, pool parties, family trips and—perhaps best of all—no homework! But just because school’s out doesn’t mean there aren’t opportunities for your child to learn, grow and expand their...
by Studentreasures | Aug. 9, 2018 | Writing Prompts
Friendship is magic. It’s one of the most beautiful things about being human, and we’ve been celebrating it officially in the United States since 1935. Although National Friendship Day, according to tradition, always falls on a Sunday, I make a point of celebrating it...
by Studentreasures | Aug. 8, 2018 | Classroom Activities
Once upon a time (according to Lewis Carroll), a Caterpillar asked a little girl named Alice a very important question: “Who are you?” Alice admitted that she had no idea—she’d changed so much in just one day, she wasn’t sure she was even herself anymore. Kids tend to...
by Studentreasures | Aug. 3, 2018 | Teaching Strategies
The first week of school is never dull. Fresh from summer vacation, flushed from the heat outdoors and the thrill of a new beginning, students file into classrooms humming with leftover energy from the break. They greet old friends with hugs and laughter and offer...
