Figurative language can be a struggle for some students. But this Figurative Language Foldable will help them easily reference the different types so they can more easily figure out what they are dealing with. With this blog post, you get step by step instructions for making the figurative language foldables, the terms we used, plus the definitions. Read on for all the goodness! The figurative language foldable works for - Test prep or … [Read more...] about Figurative Language Foldable
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Figurative Language Round Up
Figurative Language can be a tough concept to teach. Many students just don't get that the words can't be taken literally, but if you teach English Language Learners - you know they struggle with this even more than the average student. With that in mind, today's post is a round-up of great figurative language ideas that ANY students can benefit from! Below you'll find over 15 ideas that you can implement in your classroom immediately because … [Read more...] about Figurative Language Round Up
The Most Important Educator Lesson
I'll never forget the most important lesson I learned in college as an educator. It had a HUGE impact on me, and I still think about it every year as I get my new group of students. I was a double major - elementary and special education. At my particular university, this meant I took 13 credits more than than someone pursuing a an elementary education degree. What it really meant - more sped classes. No biggie. So I took my special … [Read more...] about The Most Important Educator Lesson
Add More Poetry into Your Day! – rewrite & repost?
Poetry. Some teachers love teaching poetry, while others run the other way. I'll be the first to admit I fell into the running category. However, when I knew I was taking over all of the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade Reading/ELA at our school - I knew I had to up my poetry game. NOW! That's why I decided to add more poetry into my classroom. Below you will find how I was able to add more poetry into my classroom within just the first five … [Read more...] about Add More Poetry into Your Day! – rewrite & repost?
Winter Holidays in the Language Arts Classroom
Some language arts activities were just made for this time of year! Which is why today we are diving into winter holidays in the language arts classroom. Reading a play - what's better than enjoying A Christmas Carol with your kids during a season when they are so ready for interactive activities anyway? Funny holiday poems - perfect for kids in the upper elementary or middle school grades who are just too grown up for "'Twas the Night Before … [Read more...] about Winter Holidays in the Language Arts Classroom
Creating Tolerance in the Classroom
This past year my co-teacher did an awesome activity using sign language at the end of the school year. However, I thought the lesson could be one that might be more fitting at the beginning of the year. It's a great way for creating tolerance in the classroom. The lesson is pretty easy to do. You won't need much for supplies. Put up some type of sign language poster in the classroom where students can easily see it. Or give each student … [Read more...] about Creating Tolerance in the Classroom
Teaching Portfolio How To & Tips
Have you considered making a teaching portfolio to showcase your success as a teacher? Then check out this guide to making one! This post was most recently updated in January 2019. Looking at some of these pictures, I cringe at my font choices and the types of resources and downloads I was creating. But this post was written in 2012 using the portfolio I had used in 2011. Trust me - if I am going to apply for another teaching job, I will … [Read more...] about Teaching Portfolio How To & Tips
Stomp Out Inappropriate Language
The other day I shared my classroom rules and how I teach them in the first days/weeks of the school year. Today I want to take those one step farther and also show you how I get rid of inappropriate language in my classroom from the first days. The first day or two is when we discuss the rules and list specific examples of what each rules looks like, sounds like, etc. By the third day I feel I really need to dive into appropriate language for … [Read more...] about Stomp Out Inappropriate Language
Helpful Hints & Tips for New Teachers
Congratulations! You got through student teaching, found a teaching position, and you're ready to get started. YEA! It's an exciting time! Today I want to share some helpful hints and tips for new teachers. Your brain is probably in overdrive right now. You're trying to remember everything you learned during your years of college, while student teaching, and all the helpful information gathered from veteran teachers. But I know from experience … [Read more...] about Helpful Hints & Tips for New Teachers
