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Contraction Words: Everything You Need To Teach Contractions
Are you teaching contraction words? Teaching contractions in grammar can be an adventure with the right teaching tools for you and hands on experience for your students to practice making and breaking contractions. What are contractions in grammar? A contraction word is when two words that usually go together are
The Shun Suffixes: Mastering Suffix Tion Sion Words & Cian, Too!
Teaching these tricky suffixes can be challenging because they all sound the same! These shun suffixes play an important role in expanding vocabulary and understanding how the English language works. Suffix tion sion words can be the worst, and then throw in the cian spelling, too! Kids are sure to
Neutral Classroom Decor for an Earthy Calm Classroom
As teachers, we know that having a well decorated classroom can really impact the overall learning experience and moods of ourselves and our students. But how do you choose the best classroom theme?This earthy calm classroom decor can create a conducive learning environment that is comfortable for you and your
Voice Level Charts for a Calm Classroom
Does your class talk non stop? Want to help your chatty class that won’t stop talking stay focused? Along with creating some good classoom rules and expectations, using a voice level chart has really helped me create a positive learning environment. I had to teach each section of the voice
Explicit Phonics Instruction: Words With Soft C and G
Teaching phonics is an essential part of literacy instruction and it doesn’t have to be boring. Mastering words with soft c and g can sometimes be super tricky for young readers and writers. Let’s explore teaching hard and soft g and c words in phonics using explicit teaching, also called
39 Writing Anchor Charts For Upper Elementary
Anchor charts are powerful instructional tools! Teachers love writing anchor charts because they can really enhance the writing experience for students by providing reminders and a supportive framework during instruction. They are colorful, engaging and always ready to save the day for struggling students! These visual aids often turn the
encourage your students with classroom decor
Are your students needing a bit of encouragement? These positive affirmations may be just what you need. Simply print and laminate them for long term classroom use.
