
Joy Journals
We had indoor recess because it was raining outside. I forgot my homework at home. I lost my earring. I stepped in mud during recess. There was a dead mouse in our classroom. I will

We had indoor recess because it was raining outside. I forgot my homework at home. I lost my earring. I stepped in mud during recess. There was a dead mouse in our classroom. I will

On Instagram, I posted how my teacher friend told me about the special edition “back to school” themed Oreos, which she found at Wal-Mart. This is the first year that my school is hosting a

Looking for a creative writing activity for the beginning of the school year? I don’t know about you, but I RELISH a few minutes of peace and quiet these first few days of school. Teachers

Looking for the basics about what close reading is all about? Check out my freebie about the characteristics of close reading. Download this resource by clicking on the download button on the bottom of the

Popsicle sticks are something that every primary teacher has shoved somewhere in his/her closet…right? This post gives you tons of ideas for popsicle sticks! Today I am posting at Owlways Be Inspired! I hope you come read

Close reading is something I never even heard of last year. CLOZE reading? Nope, close reading. What on earth is that and why am I expected to teach it without having any training on it!?!?

It is my sincerest wish that this file is a resource for all elementary teachers who are wanting to learn more about HOW to implement close reading into the English Language Arts Framework. In the

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Creating a classroom community of engaged and independent readers starts from day one of the school year! I created 26 different graphic organizers and a free reading response journal to inspire your readers!
Each graphic organizer correlates to a story that promotes inclusion, kindness, and empathy! Download today for free!