The Joy of Teaching

Sharing creative ideas and lessons to help children learn

February 8, 2024
by Evan-Moor
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6 Steps to Teach Students How to Write a Biography

Biographies are a key genre in storytelling. We wouldn’t know as much about Albert Einstein, Maya Angelou, Abraham Lincoln, or Mother Teresa if it weren’t for biographies! Even in our day-to-day lives, we share biographies when talking about other people, … Continue reading

January 30, 2024
by Evan-Moor
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Free Reading Printables for Black History Month

February marks Black History Month, alternatively known as African American History Month, dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the achievements of African Americans. This significant designation aims to shed light on and pay tribute to the accomplishments of Black Americans in … Continue reading

100+ Printables to Teach Cursive

January 26, 2024
by Heather Foudy
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100+ Printables to Teach Cursive

Cursive might seem like a thing of the past, but it still remains an important skill that all children should learn. Learning cursive writing can provide various benefits for children’s cognitive and motor skill development. Cursive handwriting requires a different … Continue reading

November 6, 2023
by Heather Foudy
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Free 100th Day of School Printables and Activity Ideas

The 100th day of school is a major milestone during the school year and a great excuse to celebrate with special activities. We have some suggestions on how to make the 100th day of school just as exciting as the … Continue reading

September 26, 2023
by Heather Foudy
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31 Halloween Activities and Free Printables for October

When we think of Halloween, we think of pumpkins, bats, witches, and, of course, the memorable classroom Halloween parties. These spooky chemistry experiments, creepy art projects, pumpkin writing, and free Halloween printables are a great addition to any classroom party … Continue reading

September 18, 2023
by Heather Foudy
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Hands-On Reading Games and Activities for Kids

Engaging children in literacy games is an excellent way to make learning fun and interactive. These hands-on reading games, art projects, reading centers and active reading activities from TeacherFileBox printables are great for kinesthetic learners and make reading interactive and … Continue reading

September 15, 2023
by Heather Foudy
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National Bullying Prevention Month Activities for Elementary Students

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and the timing couldn’t be better to remind students how to have a bully-free school year and create a positive classroom culture.  National Bullying Prevention Month unites communities nationwide to educate and raise awareness … Continue reading

September 15, 2023
by Heather Foudy
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A Guide to Reading Fluency: How Many Words Per Minute Should Children Read?

Reading fluency refers to the ability to read text with speed, accuracy, and prosody (expression and phrasing). Fluent readers can decode words quickly and automatically, enabling them to comprehend the meaning of the text more efficiently. Fluency involves smooth and … Continue reading

August 31, 2023
by Heather Foudy
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Helping Children Learn to Read with Phonics, Sight Words, Reading Comprehension and More!

Reading is an essential skill that lays the foundation for a child’s academic success and lifelong learning. As parents and teachers, we have the remarkable opportunity to empower children with the tools they need to become confident and fluent readers. … Continue reading