Even though I'm an upper grade teacher, not a single day goes by that I don't read a picture book to my class. I love using picture books to teach a wide range of reading and writing skills. Even though they are older, my kiddos still love to come down to our rug to hear a great story. This post contains affiliate links to amazon.com. If you make a purchase from amazon.com through the links on this page, CreateTeachShare will receive a small commission. This helps to support the blog, and ... [Read More]
Earth Day Case File {FREEBIE!!}
Earth Day is the perfect time to get students thinking about the world we live in, the threats to our environment, and the different ways that we can all work to take better care of our planet. Last year, I had my students create Case Files for different environmental causes. It was a great way to recognize Earth Day and practice research skills at the same time!! We started by brainstorming and discussing the different threats to our environment. We had some great "cause and effect" ... [Read More]
5 OF MY FAVORITE NON-FICTION SERIES TO ENGAGE READERS
I love exploring non-fiction texts with my students!! Non-fiction can be fun, fascinating, and extremely engaging for students, especially when presented the right way. Unfortunately, as an upper grade teacher, many of the non-fiction texts that are "grade-level appropriate" for my students tend to lack such excitement, and although they might be rigorous, they can be somewhat daunting. So when we first begin to explore non-fiction in my class, I love to find the perfect texts to pique their ... [Read More]
DIY Text Feature Posters
I have fallen in love with Non-Fiction over the past few years. I used to find it so challenging to incorporate into my reading instruction. Now, it seems that there are endless tools, strategies, and resources for teaching non-fiction. I just couldn't wait to dive-in to some of our favorite non-fiction texts this year!! I always like to start things off with exploring TEXT FEATURES! Last year, I received this very cool poster with my order of Scholastic News.... My students loved how they ... [Read More]
Frightening Figures of Speech
I absolutely love to celebrate holidays like Halloween in my classroom!! However, I always try very hard to keep our celebrations as "educational" and FUN as possible. Today I thought I would share a quick fun activity that I have used over the years to teach idioms, while also celebrating the Halloween season!! Last year my students worked with "Frightening Figures of Speech". We spent time discussing different idioms with a Halloween theme. After discussing their meanings, and writing ... [Read More]
Upper Elementary Tricks & Treats
Over at Upper Elementary Snapshots we have some TRICKS & TREATS up our sleeves!!! We have put together a FREE eBook full of fabulous tricks and treats to celebrate the Halloween season. For my contribution, I am sharing a fun Halloween-themed STEM activity. It's a twist on the marshmallow and toothpick tower challenge, using marshmallow candy corns!! Students use toothpicks and candy corn marshmallows to build the tallest tower they can in 15 minutes. It's so fun to see what ... [Read More]
Back to School Tips, Freebies, and a HUGE Giveaway
I'm teaming up with the wonderful teachers at Upper Elementary Snapshots to share some fabulous Back-to-School tips and tricks for the upcoming school year!! We are sharing tips, freebies, and having a week of giveaways, all to get you ready for BACK TO SCHOOL!!!MY TIP: Always have plenty of "get-to-know-you" activities on hand to fill those first days. I like to find activities that are fun, engaging, somewhat academic, and which allow my students and me to share and learn about each other.For ... [Read More]
Summertime Revamp #3: Teacher To-Do List {FREEBIE}
I have been having a lot of fun this summer REVAMPING several of the tools and resources that I use in my classroom. So many of my printables are ones that I have been using for years!!! My style has changed so much and is constantly evolving. I thought this summer was a great time to give some of my favorites a much need makeover. New year, new look!!!This week I gave my Teacher To-Do List a new look....I always have a weekly checklist on a clipboard on my desk, reminding about things ... [Read More]
Summertime Revamp #2: Weekly Progress Reports {FREEBIE}
Throughout this summer I am "revamping" some of my favorite classroom tools and resources, and thought I would share them along the way. My first revamp was my Weekly Reading Homework. CLICK HERE if you missed that post!!This weekend I worked on revamping my Weekly Progress Reports, another simple, but very important resource. This is a very valuable tool in my classroom, as it's used to communicate with parents, and to share their children's work habits and behaviors for the week.{Click HERE to ... [Read More]
Summertime Revamp #1: Weekly Reading Homework {freebie}
Summertime for teachers is sacred!! It can be very frustrating when someone who is not a teacher, gives me a hard time about having the summer off!!! After all, teachers have an extremely tough job, that while VERY rewarding, can also be physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting. Besides, don't most of us actually work during our summer anyway?!?! I know I do. In fact, summertime is a great time to renew, reflect, and REVAMP!!!Every summer, for the last 10 years, I have used my time to ... [Read More]
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