January Activities, Project-Based Learning, Uncategorized

8 Winter Novels for Upper Elementary & Middle School Students That Boost Engagement

Seasonal reading is a familiar practice teachers have been using and honing for decades. The concept of choosing to read a book set in the very season the reader is currently experiencing creates an immersive literary adventure for students. Let's dive into 8 Winter Novels for Upper Elementary & Middle School Students That Boost Engagement.… Continue reading 8 Winter Novels for Upper Elementary & Middle School Students That Boost Engagement

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, How to Teach Writing, Uncategorized, Writing

How One Teacher Transformed Her Writing Block with Canva

One of the best parts of teaching is connecting with other educators and discovering what’s really working in their classrooms. Hearing about the lessons or strategies that sparked growth and confidence in students is incredibly inspiring. I also love to hear what works for other teachers because it means it could work in my classroom… Continue reading How One Teacher Transformed Her Writing Block with Canva

English Language Arts, Middle School Reads, Novel Study, Project-Based Learning, STEM, Uncategorized

7 Johnny Tremain Project-Based Learning Activities

Johnny Tremain, written by Esther Forbes, is a timeless book that has spanned and thrived with several generations of students. First published in 1943, Johnny Tremain still captivates readers with its enduring language and with its factual and fascinating historical events that are interwoven throughout the storyline. Readers sympathize with Johnny, an orphan silversmith apprentice,… Continue reading 7 Johnny Tremain Project-Based Learning Activities