Getting struggling readers to read independently in the upper elementary school grades can be very difficult. Students as young as second and third grade start to realize what they are not good at and will often want to give up. As teachers, we try hard to continue to motivate and
In a world where technology is always front and center, it can be hard to go back to the simple things in life. No matter the age, I have always enjoyed coloring. As I grew older, I didn’t do it as much but if a niece or friend’s
Assess fiction and nonfiction reading skills using these tips and strategies. Plus a free choice menu to get started in your grade 4 5 6 classroom today!
21 Contemporary Young Adult Titles for Your Secondary Classroom Are you looking to update your classroom library for the back to school season? Are your students asking you for recommendations to continue reading but you aren’t sure what to choose for them? The Literary Maven collaborates with other teachers
What is Edmodo? Edmodo is an online learning management system that you can use in your elementary, middle school or high school classroom. It allows you to communicate with your students, assign work, grade work and connect with other teachers around the world. As a teacher, you are
I started this site to help upper elementary teachers love science as much as I do and find easy, adaptable techniques to bring scientific concepts into students’ hands. Teaching science can be tough. You don’t have the necessary tools, confidence, resources, or budget to bring your students’
