The Joy of Teaching

Sharing creative ideas and lessons to help children learn

April 15, 2020
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How to Teach Grammar and Punctuation: Commas

When it comes to language conventions, it’s important to give students a strong foundation as their writing and reading becomes more complex. Memorizing comma rules seems daunting, but paired with helpful examples and practice, it will soon become second nature … Continue reading

April 7, 2020
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Guided Reading Lessons for Teaching Poetry (Grades 1-6)

Teaching poetry is a great way to introduce literary elements and test reading comprehension! Read and Understand Poetry provides all the materials you need to successfully teach poetry to your students! The units included in the book provide background information, … Continue reading

March 17, 2020
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35 Spring Writing Prompts and Story Starters

Freshen up your writing activities with some fun spring writing prompts, such as story starters, letters to Mother Nature, and free writing prompts. This time of year makes everyone antsy as summer gets closer, but there’s still plenty of school … Continue reading

Forces and Motion

March 12, 2020
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Forces and Motion: Inquiry-Based Science Activities

Active participation has long been held as one of the greatest teaching strategies to engage students and have them retain their understanding of concepts learned. Grounded in active learning, the 5E model of learning science is built around student-led inquiry … Continue reading

March 2, 2020
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Greek Myths and Percy Jackson Lessons and Activities

The Percy Jackson book series has seized elementary readers everywhere, and it is the perfect opportunity to incorporate Greek and Roman mythology into your history lessons! The books follow a young protagonist, Percy, who finds out that the world of … Continue reading

February 17, 2020
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Jack and the Beanstalk Fairy Tale Activities Grades 2–3

Put a magical twist on the classic fairy tale, Jack and the Beanstalk, with Literature Pockets: Folktales and Fairy Tales  for grades 2—3! Literature Pockets are designed to engage students in their reading by pairing the reading with content-related activities … Continue reading

February 10, 2020
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How to Make Books with Kids: Creative BFG Book Report

Whether you need an easy activity for the classroom or an at-home project for the weekend, making books with your child is the perfect choice! Children will absolutely love the opportunity to make their own book, especially after they’re filled … Continue reading

February 10, 2020
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Read A Book- Make A Book: Orca, Penguin and Polar Bear book reports

Challenge your students to engage more with their reading with classroom discussion questions and art projects based on the books they read! These hands-on book reports are great activities to get students excited about what they are reading. They also … Continue reading

January 7, 2020
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Inquiry-Based Science: How to Use the 5E Model to Support Science Standards

Subatomic particles. Electromagnetic energy. Cosmic black holes. Science can seem intimidating, wrapped up in some of the most challenging vocabulary. Yet the single word of inquiry—why—is the secret password at the doorway of science. Thankfully, young minds are naturally curious. … Continue reading

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