There are many engaging vocabulary review Ideas that can be used to help students build vocabulary. Vocabulary instruction plays a huge role in helping students become strong readers. When students understand the meaning of words, they are able to better comprehend what they are reading. As teachers, we can directly teach word-learning strategies such as…
Literacy
Teaching the Four Types of Sentences
Teaching the four types of sentences is a key component in developing young writers. If you’re working with lower elementary students, you might be reviewing command, statement, exclamation, and question. Upper elementary students might be diving into the fancier terms: interrogative, declarative, exclamatory, imperative. Regardless of which wording you choose to review, having students understand…
FREE Fall Activities for Upper Elementary
Fall is here! Are you looking for some fun and engaging fall-themed activities to use with your elementary students? I’ve complied a list of 10 free fall activities you can use this season. I have included ELA, math, science, and digital resources. 2. vocabulary Shades of Meaning- Fall Activities This cut & paste activity helps…