Fall Activities, November Activities, Picture Books, Thanksgiving Activities

10 Best Thanksgiving Read Alouds

The holidays are such a magical time in the elementary classroom. The excitement, the busyness, the crafts, the fun games,  and the anticipation of a much-needed school break make holidays such as Thanksgiving so fun! Grab our 10 Best Thanksgiving Read Alouds Virtual Library now and enjoy your holidays even more. I love to take… Continue reading 10 Best Thanksgiving Read Alouds

English Language Arts, November Activities

7 Elements of Procedural Writing

What do fall, ooey-gooey s’mores and an old yellow dog have in common? It encapsulates my sixth-grade English lesson plans for this past week, which were all about procedural writing. Procedural writing is one of the most widely read texts that adults and students alike use and will use in their day-to-day lives. From recipes to… Continue reading 7 Elements of Procedural Writing

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Figurative Language, How to Teach Writing, November Activities

Descriptive Writing in the Fall

It’s no secret that autumn is our absolute favorite season. With the explosive colors abounding on the trees, the crisp and clean air whipping around, and the chilling temperatures, it just makes us want to snuggle in our coziest hoodie while watching a crackling fire. This makes it the perfect time to explore descriptive writing… Continue reading Descriptive Writing in the Fall