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Using Chat Stations in the Upper Elementary Classroom
Using Recipes to Connect Literature and Math
Teaching Nonfiction Comprehension with Bats vs Birds
Inferring through Art and How I Do It using Bats at the Library
Teaching Character Traits using The Spider and the Fly

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Happy Friday! Taking a moment to reminisce on our

Happy Friday! Taking a moment to reminisce on our trip to Dublin for St. Patrick's Day, it was even more fun than you'd imagine! 🍀 Wishing everyone a lucky and happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀

🍀Only two weeks until St. Patrick's Day and we

🍀Only two weeks until St. Patrick's Day and we have the perfect FREEBIE for your classroom! Get your copy of this St. Patrick's Day themed mad-libs-style story and make the celebrations even more fun with a bit of creative writing. 📝 Snag it now using the link in bio! 🔗

I hope you are enjoying the last day of your long

I hope you are enjoying the last day of your long weekend! Did you know time off work is the point of Presidents' Day? In 1971, Presidents’ Day moved in an effort to create more three-day weekends with hope it would lead to greater productivity. With the restorative effects of the winter holidays fading, people need another break.

Long weekends are the best! It's so nice to balanc

Long weekends are the best! It's so nice to balance productivity with relaxation. I'm heading to pick out rocks for our backyard today and then going on a belated Valentine's Day date with my husband tomorrow. Talk about adulting but I'm so over my dog's muddy paws. 🐶⁣
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#longweekend #presidentsday #teachergram #teacherlife #tptteachers #teachersfollowteachers #tpt

🇺🇸FREEBIE FRIDAY🇺🇸 Looking for a last

🇺🇸FREEBIE FRIDAY🇺🇸 Looking for a last minute Presidents' Day activity for after the long weekend? I've got you covered! Snag this presidential oath nonfiction booklet with activities using the link in bio.

Learning about past presidents is a common Preside

Learning about past presidents is a common Presidents’ Day activity; however, 𝘚𝘰 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘞𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘉𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵? looks at both the good and bad aspects of being president of the United States.⁣
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Having students dig into the roles and responsibilities of POTUS leads to wonderful group discussions. I’ve prepared a Rounding Out the Read Aloud unit that includes discussion prompts, a skills foldable, whole and small group reading and writing lesson plans, a writing booklet with rubric, and six extension activities. Use the link in bio to get your copy!

🇺🇸Presidents' Day🇺🇸 is just around the

🇺🇸Presidents' Day🇺🇸 is just around the corner! Looking to level up your read aloud? 📚 Try one of these books to honor Presidents' Day. Check out the link in bio for a quick description of each book. 🔗 #PresidentsDayReadAlouds #BookRecommendation

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