Educational Articles For Educators
Creative Ways to Use Popcorn in the Classroom
Unleash creativity before the holidays with engaging, educational fun! Explore a cornucopia of popcorn-themed activities across core subjects, keeping students excited and learning. Don't forget the snackable popcorn! Dive in for innovative ideas.
The Best Way To Create Constructed-Response Essays
This switch to fact-based writing in elementary grades is one of the biggest changes I’ve seen since I started teaching.
Strategies For Using Novels In Your Classroom
I have “Best Practices” based on the experiences of students and children. Here are strategies for using novels effectively in your classroom
Improve Students' Vocabulary with Greek and Latin Roots
Did you know explicit Greek and Latin morphological instruction is the most effective way to improve students’ English vocabulary?
6th Grade ELA BEST Standards
What can sixthd grade teachers expect from the new Florida BEST Standards for language arts? How do they compare to the LAFS standards?
5th Grade ELA BEST Standards
What can fifth grade teachers expect from the new Florida BEST Standards for language arts? How do they compare to the LAFS standards?