Text features are such an important part of understanding informational texts, but let’s be honest – they can be challenging for students to grasp. I’m sharing everything you’ll need to take engagement to the next level and make surgery come to life in your classroom!
If there's one thing the world needs more of - it's kindness! I want to share this FREE Kindness Compliments activity with you in hopes that it will spread some good ol' TLC in your classroom. The concept is so simple and can be completed in any grade level. I love watching my students' faces light up when they read all the nice things their classmates wrote about them!
Ah, the wonderful world of Amazon! It's too bad this retail giant wasn't insanely popular when I first started teaching. Your girl would have saved herself LOTS of money and trips to the teacher store. Click to check out my favorite Amazon teacher must haves that can be delivered right to your doorstep!
If Costa Rica is on your travel radar and Montezuma isn't on your list of places to visit - I advise you to think again. Keep reading to check out my ultimate list of adventurous things to do in this little Bohemian beach town!
Easy to implement and engaging! Isn't that what every educator searches for when they're on the hunt for literacy activities? I've experimented with so many post-reading tasks throughout the years, and this Book Review Bulletin Board is definitely one of my favorites!
Whether you're traveling to Quito for two days or two weeks, proper preparation is crucial for your safety and overall experience. This past summer, I spent several weeks volunteering in Quito and quickly learned the do's and don'ts of being a tourist in Ecuador's capital city!
A book tasting is a totally doable room transformation your students will go crazy over! I recently decked out my classroom and turned it into "McJondle's Café" for the first time, and let me tell you - it most definitely won't be the last. My main goal was to expose my 1st graders to different types of fiction, but also nurture their love of reading by showing them how much fun it can be!
Are you a thrill-seeker in need of some adventure? Colorado Springs is a ridiculously good-looking mountain city with so much to offer. I've been twice in the last year, and I always leave wanting more! Here's my take on the best activities in this lively destination.