All truly incredible cross-curricular units have 6 critical components in common. Read on for the recipe for a kickass unit plan!
Cross-curricular education is an approach to teaching that integrates two or more subject areas into a single lesson or unit. This approach can be beneficial for all students, but it is especially beneficial for English language learners (ELLs). Cross-curricular education: perfect for ELLs! Here are some of the reasons why
These children’s books about gratitude are sure to spark meaningful discussions in your elementary classroom. Check out this list of teacher-tested, student-beloved picture books about gratitude! November (or anytime!) is such a great time to encourage a gratitude practice with your young learners. This simple yet profound concept has significant
Elementary teachers, are you looking for ideas for teaching gratitude in the classroom? You MUST read these 5 easy-to-implement ideas!
Elementary teachers: you want your students to have a celebration of Day of the Dead, but you’re not sure how to do it in a way that’s age-appropriate and culturally sensitive. Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a vibrant and rich Mexican tradition that celebrates the
Important comprehension skill: make a inference! As elementary teachers, one of our essential tasks is not just to ensure that our students can read words on a page but also to help them understand and engage with the text at a deeper level. We need to teach them how to
These time-tested bilingual activities for students are an engaging, inclusive way to kick off the school year!
Fellow elementary teachers, let’s start this next school year strong with these 5 growth mindset mantras!
Are you wondering how to teach the difference between growth and fixed mindset? These comprehensive ideas will set you and your students up for success!
Building strong teacher parent relationships can be tough! Investigate these 12 proven ways to establish & maintain clear teacher family communication for the school year!
