How to make teaching fun

Get your students reading and writing this summer with these fun and engaging enrichment activities for elementary grades.

As a teacher, one of the things I get asked the MOST about is teaching kids to read. For some children, it comes so quickly and naturally. And for others... it doesn't. So this post is for the mama of one of those "others" (and I say that in a kidding and kind way, of

When I think about the qualities of the most effective teachers I know, either from my own education or from colleagues I've had the pleasure of working with, these are ten things they all have in common. Be fair and consistent Communicate regularly with parents and guardians Have rules and enforce them Differentiate to meet the needs of all students Care Make the most of every class period Be willing to learn from others and try new teaching strategies Have a routine that students can count…

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These classroom activities will motivate students, kids, older kids, and even toddlers. They will also encourage them to dive into their creativity and imagination.

Help your students become better spellers with the spelling hack that every teacher should know! It is mind-blowing how effective as well as how simple it is and easy for students to use! Click here to learn more!

Explore innovative teaching techniques to enhance student engagement, especially beneficial for English language learners. Are you a teacher looking to boost participation and interaction in your classroom? Discover new strategies that can make learning fun and effective. Hi Rhode are thinking about ways to create a more inclusive and engaging environment for all students. Dive into creative ideas that prioritize student involvement and active learning approaches. With these methods, you can…

Don't fret! You can teach spelling to elementary students with ease. These simple tips are easy to implement and even more simple to teach!

27 Phonics Games that make reading fun! Kids will love these fun hands-on phonics games that teach letter sounds, digraphs, letter blends, vowel sounds, and more! #playdoughtoplato #phonicsgames #teachingreading

I've had such a love-hate relationship with data notebooks over the years. I've always worked in "Baldrige" schools that have required every teacher to have a data wall and every student to have a data notebook. My first few years in the classroom, this would be something that I spent my first week of school