Practical Strategies for Teaching Figurative Language in 5th Grade
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...
Publishing Your Child’s Book: 4 Ways to Help Your Child Become a Real Author
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...
3 Emotive Friendship Day Writing Prompts for 3rd Grade
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...