Exploring Theme: 2 In-Depth Lesson Plans for 2nd Grade
Theme can be one of the most interesting concepts to teach young readers and writers, but it can also come as a bit of a challenge. When writing about the theme of a story, your students can’t simply look it up in the text, as they would a character’s name or plot...
Creative Tips for Publishing Kindergarten Writing
One of the my favorite things about teaching a kindergarten class has always been helping students learn to read and write. There’s something truly special about opening that door for them and watching the letters on the page slowly come to life. It’s like teaching...
Top 3 Helpful Strategies for Teaching 3rd Grade Nonfiction Writing
Whenever I begin introducing my students to nonfiction writing, the initial reaction always seems to fall somewhere between a collective sigh and a groan. To be fair, fact-checking and citing sources doesn’t sound incredibly appealing—which is why, when it comes to...