The Joy of Teaching

Sharing creative ideas and lessons to help children learn

May 8, 2015
by Evan-Moor
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Book Report Project Ideas and Forms: Trading cards, book mobiles, and more.

What’s the best book that you’ve read this year? Turn that question into a hands-on book report project. Students can choose their favorite book for imaginative reports and create trading cards, mobiles, pop-up books, board games, and more! Use these … Continue reading

February 24, 2015
by Evan-Moor
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Seven Author Studies Your Kids Will Love

There is something about winter that makes me want to read stacks and stacks of books with a cup of hot tea nearby. My children are doing the same. They find a stack of books, a warm blanket, and read … Continue reading

February 26, 2014
by Evan-Moor
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John Steinbeck and Favorite Author Book Reports

This month is the birthday anniversary of a favorite author and local legend, John Steinbeck (born February 27, 1902). Learning about a Nobel Laureate such as John Steinbeck—or another favorite author—is one way to get students excited about literature, about … Continue reading