Category Archives : 4th Grade


February 2022 Teacher Talk

Posted by Deann Marin of Socrates Lantern 

Welcome to our February Teacher Talk.  All of us from the Teacher Talk collaborative would like to wish you a Happy February.  We have so many fab tips this month from Math, ELA and reading ideas, to High interest learning and our featured author for the month, you don’t want to miss reading these blog posts from some awesome educators.

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All You Need is Love and Kindness

 

My husband got up one gloomy morning and went to the gas station to fill his car, when he went to pay, the gas pump said, “prepaid.” A kind person, from the goodness of his/her heart, paid for his gas. Needless to say, it brought a big smile to his face.
 
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Celebrate Reading
 


Ways to celebrate March is Reading month.

 
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Discover How to Effectively Use Running Record Assessments with Primary
 Students

 

Wouldn’t it be great to get insight into what a student does when he/she reads? Learn how in this post!
 
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Bully Tales
My encounter with this student who was a school bully produced a surprising result.

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Tips to Use Whose vs.Who’s and Their vs. There, vs.They’re

Help your students learn an easy way to choose between confusing words.

 
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Palindromes in Words and Numbers
I was getting ready to pay for my meal at a buffet when I noticed the cashier’s name tag. It read “Anna” to which I replied, “Your name is a palindrome!” The cashier just stared at me in disbelief. I explained that a palindrome was letters that read the same backwards as forwards. Because you could read her name forwards and backwards, it qualified as a palindrome. In fact, February 22, 2022 will be a palindrome if written as 2-22-22!

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How to Deal with Common Problems During Literature Circles
 
Learn about 6 of the most common problems teachers face during literature circles and solutions for each problem.

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Teacher Talk’s Featured Author – Alison Monk


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FREE SOCIAL STUDIES LESSON – “Map Grid Lesson Freebie”

by Dragons Den
3rd – 4th Grade

If it’s time to teach maps in your classroom, don’t miss this fun freebie when it comes to teaching about map grids. Get one teaching page and two student worksheets with grading keys.

This resource includes:

One teaching page for students (read together, then in pairs)

One street grid (easier) with grading key

One state grid (more difficult) with grading key

This resource comes from a larger resource called “Maps From A to Z”. To check it out, click on the link below!

Maps From A to Z

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Map Grid Lessoeno Freebie by Jan Bernard is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCom
mercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License

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FREE LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON – “McGuffey Eclectic Readers, Speller and Primer – eBooks (over 1,000 pages)”

by Class around the Corner
Kindergarten – 12th Grade

Add these 11 McGuffey eBooks to your personal digital library (over a thousand pages)!

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FREE LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON – “Draw and Write Freebie”

by Smart 2 Heart Creations
2nd – 5th Grade

Draw and Write is perfect for your Classroom Writing Center or for a Directed Writing Activity. This freebie sampler includes one activity for you to try. FULL monthly sets includes FIVE complete Writing Prompts with Directed Drawing Worksheets for your students to work on.

Students follow along with the prompt and suggestions to plan their writing piece, then follow the directed drawing steps to draw a coordinating picture. Lined writing paper and blank decorated papers are included for the writing activities. Just print and place in your center for hours of writing and drawing fun! Your students will be begging for the next Draw and Write Activity. I know mine are!

DRAW and WRITE
Hard Candy — Write a narrative about getting special powers from the candy

Please note: This is not a writing curriculum on its own. Your students will still need writing lessons and guidance in the genres of writing. This is a great Writing Center activity. Even more, it CAN be used for your whole class writing projects as well!

This sample will give you a glimpse at what you will find in each monthly kit! This sample is NOT included in any of my regular monthly packs. It’s a free extra for you to enjoy!

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Draw and Write Full Year Bundle
Draw and Write February to July Bundle
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Draw and Write March
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Draw and Write October
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Draw and Write is perfect for your Classroom Writing Center or for a Directed Writing Activity. This freebie sampler includes one activity for you to try. FULL monthly sets includes FIVE complete Writing Prompts with Directed Drawing Worksheets for your students to work on.

Students follow along with the prompt and suggestions to plan their writing piece, then follow the directed drawing steps to draw a coordinating picture. Lined writing paper and blank decorated papers are included for the writing activities. Just print and place in your center for hours of writing and drawing fun! Your students will be begging for the next Draw and Write Activity. I know mine are!

DRAW and WRITE
Hard Candy — Write a narrative about getting special powers from the candy

Please note: This is not a writing curriculum on its own. Your students will still need writing lessons and guidance in the genres of writing. This is a great Writing Center activity. Even more, it CAN be used for your whole class writing projects as well!

This sample will give you a glimpse at what you will find in each monthly kit! This sample is NOT included in any of my regular monthly packs. It’s a free extra for you to enjoy!

Please don’t forget to LEAVE FEEDBACK for this freebie.

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Check out all my other Draw and Write Packs:
Draw and Write Full Year Bundle
Draw and Write February to July Bundle
Draw and Write August to January 6 Month Bundle

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Draw and Write February
Draw and Write March
Draw and Write April
Draw and Write May
Draw and Write June
Draw and Write July
Draw and Write August
Draw and Write September
Draw and Write October
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FREE MISC. LESSON – “Inférences d’hiver – GRATUIT – French Winter Inferences”

by Michelle Dupuis Education French Francais
1st – 4th Grade

Cette ressource gratuite est parfaite pour pratiquer les inférences.

Vous recevrez:

 8 cartes d’inférences sur le thème de l’hiver.

Si vous voulez d’autres pratiques d’inférences, cliquez ici: Inférences

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FREE MATH LESSON – “Pie Charts/ Pie Graphs/ Circle Graphs FREEBIE”

by Teach2Tell
2nd – 6th Grade

This freebie on interpreting and creating a pie chart is a sampler activity from the Mega Graphs Bundle.

ITEMS INCLUDED

✅ A poster defining a Pie Chart.

✅ A one-page activity sheet to interpret collated data on mode of transport to school.

✅ A one-page activity sheet that requires students to roll a dice and collect and interpret data. They will also find the percent and proportion of each sector to construct a pie chart using a protractor.

✅ Answer key/completed sample of each graphing activity.

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⭐ RELATED RESOURCES

⚫ PIE CHARTS PRINT-N-GO SHEETS

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⚫ BAR GRAPH NO PREP SHEETS

⚫ OUR CLASS BAR GRAPHS COLLECTION : SURVEYS

⚫ LINE GRAPH CENTERS

⚫ LINE PLOT CENTERS

⚫ GRAPHS THE MEGA BUNDLE

⚫ MATH CURRICULUM: GRADES 4-6: GROWING BUNDLE

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FREE LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON – “FREE Fourth Grade Common Core English Language Arts “I Can” Statements Sample”

by Barnett’s School House
4th Grade

This includes a preview of the first three pages of my English Language Arts Common Core “I Can” Statements in zebra print for fourth grade.

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FREE MISC. LESSON – “FREEBIE – Winter Themed No Prep Printables – Literacy and Math”

by Third Grade Triumph
2nd – 4th Grade

Download this FREEBIE to see if you like what you see. Here’s what’s included:

• Snowy Elapsed Time (3.MD.1)
• Matching Missing Numbers (3.NBT.2)

• Snowy Verb Tense (L.3.1.E)
• New Year Antonyms (L.3.4)

Answer keys included!

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FREE SOCIAL STUDIES LESSON – “Immigration Reading Passages FREE”

by Reading and Writing Redhead
1st – 5th Grade

These reading passages are from my complete and comprehensive immigration unit (link below) . The passages focus on why people immigrated to American in the 1700s and 1800s. The passages are written at two different difficulty levels so you can differentiate as needed and each passage includes the same set of comprehension questions. The passages are appropriate for students in grades 1-5 depending on their reading level.

This is a sample from a comprehensive, in-depth resource for second grade, third grade and fourth grade on immigration. Click if you’d like to see it: Coming to America: An Immigration Unit !

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FREE MISC. LESSON – “Spanish Conjugation – Interactive Notebooks {FREE}”

by The Traveling Classroom
1st – 12th Grade

Add some fun to Spanish class with this Spanish Conjugation Cootie Catcher! Use this to help your students conjugate new Spanish verbs and remember them. Kids love interactive activities that are SO fun, they don’t even know they are learning! This includes visual directions that you can project in your class to help with folding this cootie catcher. Enjoy:)

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♥ Spanish 1 Interactive Notebook Set 1

♥Los Pollitos Dicen A Spanish and English Reader’s Theater ♥ Beginning Spanish Mad libs – Spanglish

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FREE SOCIAL STUDIES LESSON – “An Interview with George Washington”

by Jane Loretz
1st – 4th Grade

This reader’s theater script will have your students learning all about President George Washington and they will be working on their reading fluency at the same time. This reader’s theater script is free and is one of 6 scripts of different Presidents in my Meet the Presidents pack.

The Meet the Presidents pack also includes writing biographies, comparing and contrasting Abraham Lincoln and George Washington and many other fun activities ready for President’s Day or for anytime you may be learning about our American Heroes our Presidents.

Meet the Presidents

Enjoy this free reader’s theater script and happy President’s Day!

Jane

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FREE MATH LESSON – “FREE Common Core Math Problem of the Week”

by TeacherWriter
1st – 12th Grade

This PDF worksheet is designed to encourage deep thinking and explanation of math problems and concepts at all grade levels. You choose the problem to assign to your students and the standard to address. The students use the thinking bubble, to make a plan or draw a picture. They use the other rectangles to write the equation and solve it, show how they checked their work, and last of all to explain their work and their thinking. This helps students dive deep into the mathematical concept or working through problems with perseverance. It’s great to use for homework or group work. You can project it on the whiteboard to show the process of problem solving. You can also use it for assessments and performance tasks.

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FREE MATH LESSON – “Free Money Activity For Presidents’ Day”

by Fourth Grade Frenzy
2nd – 4th Grade

This quick and simple money activity will keep students engaged in learning about money. Students make coin rubbings and switch papers with a partner for counting. This money activity is a fun learning idea for reviewing coin values and integrates well with Presidents’ Day.

This resource includes:

A printable worksheet for making coin rubbings

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FREE LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON – “Finding Proof-Text Evidence-Inferencing (THE FREEBIE)/Reading Comp Practice/CCSS”

by The Zoo Librarian
2nd – 6th Grade

This product is designed to pick up where other color-coded text evidence activities leave off. As students get older, they are using more and more of their evidence in their writing. They are expected to provide longer written answers. Still, we have reluctant writers in our classrooms. We have times when we need to give our upper elementary students a reminder about the importance of providing text evidence as support for their statements. I have used this activity as bell work, homework, and this year, I have also sent it home as part of my students’ ELA summer work requirements. This particular packet is a freebie so that you can see just how helpful Prove It or Lose It activities will be in your classroom! This free packet contains two activities based on movies your students will know and love.

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FREE MISC. LESSON – “Clip Art – HEARTS for personal and commercial use”

by London Calling Designs
Pre-Kindergarten – 12th Grade

All files are 300 dpi, png files, meaning they can be easily enlarged without losing the quality.

There are 18 hearts- 16 in color, B&W version included and one with transparent fill.

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January 2022 Teacher Talk

Posted by Deann Marin of Socrates Lantern

 
 

It’s 2022! Time sure flies. We have some great ideas for you in our January edition of Teacher Talk. So, hurry on over to see what these creative educators are doing this month.

 
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I Dreaded My Third Period Class
It was cold and blustery outside, one of those days you just wanted to stay under the covers, but truth be told, I immediately thought about how I dreaded my third period class, I so wanted to turn over and forget about it for a while. I knew I had to face it, so I begrudgingly got out of bed. Alas, it was only hump day, and I had a busy schedule, so I dragged myself out of bed, had my cup of coffee and a piece of toast.
 
 
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Goals and Dreams
Ideas for going beyond “I Have a Dream” for MLK Day.

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New Year, New Focus
 


First week back after winter break. . . what a week! With our classroom numbers fluctuating due to students quarantining or testing positive, and so much uncertainty, diving right into the curriculum was not an option. We went back to the basics: what do we need to improve in?

 
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Under The Blotter: Engagement Questions
Need a way to encourage independent reading? I have kept these particular reading engagement questions under my desk blotter for many, many years—so many that I don’t even know who did the research for them, but I do know these questions are effective in improving reading motivation, in the person who responds, AND in those who listen to the answers.
 
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The Beauty of Math Patterns

Some people say mathematics is the science of patterns which I think is a pretty accurate description. Not only do patterns take on many forms, but they occur in every part of mathematics. But then again patterns occur in other disciplines as well. They can be sequential, spatial, temporal, and even linguistic. Discover more about pattern in this blog post.

 
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MLK in ELA: Ideas for Reading & Writing About Martin Luther King, Jr.
 
 
10 ideas for reading and writing about Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Essential Literature Circles Mini Lessons: What to Teach Your Students
Literature circles and mini-lessons go hand-in-hand. Discover the most important mini-lessons to teach your students and take your literature circles to new levels!
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Test Prep Tournaments That Work!
 

Get your students ready for your chapter tests, district-mandated tests, and the high-stakes state tests with test prep tournaments! They are a fun way to review for upcoming tests AND they work!

 
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FREE MISC. LESSON – “Colored Snowflake Clipart Set”

by Kyp McLaren
Pre-Kindergarten – 12th Grade

This is a set of 32 colorful snowflake digital clips. Included are both colored snowflakes and white snowflakes.

Each image is saved in it’s own png file. Saved at 300 DPI, so they can be easily layered in projects and lesson plans.

Digital Clips by Kyp are created by Kyp McLaren. All free and paid graphics may be used for personal and commercial use. No additional licenses are required, however, please read my Terms of Use (included in the zip file) regarding how to give credit and link back to my TpT shop if you choose to use my clipart commercially. Thank you! Enjoy!

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FREE MISC. LESSON – “4 Fun Heart Covers”

by AJ Bergs
Pre-Kindergarten – 5th Grade

This is a set of 4 blank heart covers. They may be used for covers for TPT products as long as a link is included on the credit page back to AJ Bergs. They can also be used for making decorative signs, or as folder covers, etc.

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FREE MATH LESSON – “Fraction and Decimal Match *FREE* Milk and Cookies theme”

by Robin’s Resources
4th – 5th Grade

Fractions and decimals go together like cookies and milk! Five fraction place mats are provided, each marked with a benchmark fraction. For each place mat, there are four cookies, each marked with the corresponding decimal, percent, and two equivalent fractions. For a sweet center activity, mix up the cookies, and have students match them to the appropriate place mat while recording their answers on the worksheet.

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FREE MISC. LESSON – “Breathe Poster”

by Rainbow City Learning
3rd – 5th Grade

Simple and sweet! A free poster for you to use in your classroom! To learn more about ways to use it, check out this blog post from the Rainbow City Learning blog!

Zen Classroom

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FREE MISC. LESSON – “Boom Cards-Sports Ribbons Clipart Bundle Free Pngs”

by Love2TeachKiz
Pre-Kindergarten – 12th Grade

Boom Cards-Sports Ribbons Clipart Bundle Free Pngs

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FREE LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON – “Quick Easy Writing Template FREEBIE!!!”

by Beautiful Mathematics
2nd – 5th Grade

This effective take-home writing template is simply structured with a line for both the title and the author followed by space for a drawing or diagram and lines for the actual body of writing. It works for pretty much any type of writing (creative, narrative, etc.) and any topic (even math and science!). Bonus points for creative math writing. 🙂

For differentiation, if students cannot completely write their ideas in words, the teacher can assist with the writing while the student focuses on the sketch. Alternatively, students may attempt to write out what they intend to do and the teacher will make the necessary corrections. It’s really up to you! Make it work for your class.

I hope you find this writing template useful. Enjoy!

~ Mary from Beautiful Mathematics and NewMathTeacher.Net

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FREE LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON – “MLK Day “I Have a Dream” activity w/ speech excerpt – Black History Month”

by The Language of Learning
4th – 6th Grade

★★★★★ This 2-page printable activity is all about Martin Luther King Jr. ‘s “I Have a Dream Speech.” Students read an excerpt from MLK’s famous speech, then they think of their own dream for the future. Whether you’re looking for the perfect MLK Day activity or simply wanting to honor Martin Luther King Jr. in an engaging way, this resource will make a great addition to your ELA class!

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ELA Activity Pack all about MLK: Read, write, research, and more!

VERSIONS INCLUDED:

  • Printable worksheet in PDF format

INCLUDES:

  • 1 page excerpt of the speech
  • 1 worksheet page
  • Clear teacher and student directions

BEST USED WHEN:

  • Student work is displayed around the room or shared out loud

PERFECT FOR:

  • MLK Day or Black History Month
  • Upper Elementary
  • Bulletin Board Display
  • Literacy Centers
  • Independent work
  • Homeschool

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ELA Activity Pack all about MLK: Read, write, research, and more!

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FREE SOCIAL STUDIES LESSON – “Martin Luther King Jr. Trivia Boom Cards–Digital Task Cards”

by Blue Mountain Math
4th – 8th Grade

Looking for a fun way to spice up the class and celebrate the upcoming holiday? My students love odd facts as well as the occasional brain breaks in the classroom.

Great way to celebrate the life of an extraordinary person.

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FREE MATH LESSON – “Number Strip Visual Aid Freebie”

by Laura Lanzi
Kindergarten – 5th Grade

This Number Strip was designed with adaptive learning in mind. It features large easy to read numbers (0 through 20) for simple, frustration free counting. It is great for counting out manipulatives and counting forwards and backwards.

This Number strip can be laminated and used anywhere! Or tape it directly to the students work space for an accessible visual aid.

This number strip is featured in my 0 to 20 Number Sense Spring Garden Unit as visual aid for counting out seeds to “plant” in a garden! Take a minute to look at the preview within the link above and see how it works!

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FREE MISC. LESSON – “Technology Help: GIF Classroom Ideas {Freebie}”

by Science Girl Lessons
Pre-Kindergarten – 12th Grade

Looking for a way to add a little technology without using tons of time? Try a GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)! See my complete list of ways to incorporate GIFs easily into projects you are already doing in class.

Have fun with this!

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FREE LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON – “New Years 2021 | New Year Resolutions | Writing Prompt”

by Bees Knees
2nd – 5th Grade

Grab our FREEBEE fun, and engaging new year resolution writing prompt. It is a perfect first week of 2021 activity for all age group and kids love the simple concept of turning over a new leaf and the discussions surrounding it.

The resource includes a leaf themed writing activity with four fun prompts along with a follow up worksheet where kids can record their chosen new year resolution in more depth. The download includes options for older/younger children with 4 differentiated versions to chose from. I love to then create a display in my classroom by adding the leaves to our class tree along with a title ‘We are turning over a new leaf in 2021″.

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  • Reflecting on experiences
  • Progress in learning
  • Friendships
  • New Years Resolutions
  • interests and hobbies
  • Emotions
  • Growth Mindset

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December 2021 Teacher Talk

 Posted by Deann Marin of Socrates Lantern

It’s December and time for our holiday version of Teacher Talk. Getting ready for the holiday festivities or just looking for some great ideas. You don’t want to miss what these creative educators are doing this month.
 
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An Amazing Holiday Values Lesson

I woke up this morning, December 19, 2021, and thought about how much things have changed since the pandemic. 

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A Celebration of Values for the Holidays

Ideas for bringing reflections and values to the celebrations of the season!

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The Best Gift of All: Connection

One of the biggest challenges I’ve noticed since being back in school in person is the need for conversational skills. In class during morning meeting, we spend time devoted to talking and interacting with one another. While I can foster this in the classroom, I know practicing communication skills need to continue at home.

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Giving Books as Gifts
Books make great gifts for everyone, but here are two keys for giving books that children, especially, will enjoy and that will motivate them to read even more.

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Measuring Snow – A Craft for the Un-Crafty
 
I am not a very crafty person; so, I am always looking for items that are easy to make that I can give to my grandchildren. One year, I gave them a snowman making kit that included buttons, a carrot, six rocks and two sticks. This year, I am giving them a Snow Measuring Tool. Not is it only fun to use, but it also helps them to practice using a ruler. Learn how you can make one!
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The Benefits of Literature Circles in the Classroom
Ever thought about using literature circles in your classroom as part of your reading program? Learn more about what literature circles are and why they are an effective addition to your classroom reading program.
 
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Good Writers Vary Their Sentence Patterns
 

Good Writers Vary Their Sentence Patterns and often place phrases and dependent clauses at the beginning of their sentences.

 
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5 Tech Tips to Keep Teacher Sanity
Technology Tips for Teachers in the Classroom.
 
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FREE LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON – “FREE Happy New Year Vocabulary Word Search Worksheet No Prep”

by Tieplay Educational Resources LLC
4th – 6th Grade

Free Auld Lang Syne, extravaganza, festive, and Gregorian calendar are some of the words you can find in this word search and key with little to no prep. Celia N. said, “Cheers to YOU for creating and sharing, dear Teacher!”

This New Year Vocabulary Word Search includes Auld Lang Syne, beginnings, culmination, cheers, extravaganza, festive, Gregorian calendar, international, midnight, noisemakers, parade, resolutions, Times Square, traditions, vow, wishes, glee, lively, thrilled, giddy, upbeat, elated and inspired.

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Key Words: free, vocabulary, word search, New Year, Auld Lang Syne, beginnings, culmination, cheers, extravaganza, festive, Gregorian calendar, international, midnight, noisemakers, parade, resolutions, Times Square, traditions, vow, wishes, glee, lively, thrilled, giddy, upbeat, elated and inspired, social studies, English Language Arts

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Free Super Hero Themed Parts of Speech Posters

Description

FREE Super Hero themed Parts of Speech Posters are a great visual way to teach students to remember the nature of words. This is a great addition to any language arts class.

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