Our students are surrounded with figurative language in their day-to-day conversations with adults. But have we ever stopped to wonder if they’re actually understanding what we mean? “Liam, you hit the nail on the head!” “Uhm… ok?” For students, especially ELL students, these stretches of meanings can be downright confusing! Incorporating engaging figurative language lessons…
Literacy
R-Controlled Vowels Activities
When students understand phonics patterns, they are able to easily decode the words on the page in front of them. However, when students don’t have a basic understanding of phonics patterns, they tend to struggle with fluency and overall comprehension. Working on phonics patterns, including r-controlled vowels, can help students strengthen their reading fluency and…
Free Grammar Activities for 3rd Grade
Third grade is a pivotal year for students as they learn to apply the grammar skills they’ve learned in lower elementary to more complex grammar concepts. As you review third grade grammar standards, you’ll probably be looking for ways in which this can be fun and hands-on for students. That’s why I’ve compiled a list…
