It is easy to create or search for activities related to fictional literature, but what about informational text?! Most of the activities we find are the same graphic organizers, just to be used with different books. Here are some more hands-on lessons you can use with your students to dive into ... Read More
13 Classroom Management Tips for the New Year
Our alarm clocks are set, bags are packed, and we are ready to take on the rest of the school year! To help you ring in the New Year on the right foot, we've come up with a list of classroom management tips and teaching ideas. Best wishes for a great second half of the year! 13 Classroom ... Read More
5 Tips to Manage Independent Reading
Every teacher knows that independent reading is a crucial part of a well-balanced literacy program. Independent reading allows students to practice the skills they have learned during readers’ workshop, or during whole-group reading lessons. It also gives them the opportunity to practice on books ... Read More
19 Phonics Videos Your Students Will Love
Phonics videos are great to use in a variety of settings! I use phonics videos to get my students started in the morning, during indoor recesses, brain breaks, 5 minute time gaps, and of course in reading block. They are a great tool to get your students up and moving, while learning phonics ... Read More
Amazon Winter Wear for Teachers
It's cold outside... you're enjoying your winter break... but you need some new outfits to start out the new year. And most importantly... you need to be able to wear them to school! We've come up with some great items that you can purchase from the comfort of your own home on Amazon!! Let's get ... Read More
5 Tips to Manage Independent Reading
Every teacher knows that independent reading is a crucial part of a well-balanced literacy program. Independent reading allows students to practice the skills they have learned during readers’ workshop, or during whole-group reading lessons. It also gives them the opportunity to practice on books ... Read More
How to Get Going on Your Grammar Wall
Let's face it... teaching grammar can be pretty boring... LOL With that said though, Grammar Walls are becoming a necessary item in most classrooms today, so let's help both you and your students get excited for grammar time!! This post is going to give you a quick rundown on how to set up ... Read More
Grammar Wall Games for the Classroom
We all have those times when we only have 5 minutes before going to lunch, specials, leaving for the day, etc. Here are some quick GRAMMAR WALL GAMES and activities you can use to fill that time and still be teaching!! Shop this post: 5 Minute Activities Have each student grab a blank ... Read More
24 Easy to Implement Phonics Activities
Phonics is the back bone of almost all reading instruction. As a teacher of young primary students, we spend countless hours of the school year teaching phonics skills. We've come up with some fun phonics activities and resources you can add to your large phonics instruction toolbox. Letter ... Read More
13 Inexpensive Ornament Ideas for the Classroom
It's that time of year!! The holiday season has once again quickly snuck up on us and some of you may still be looking for ornament ideas and/or parent gift idea. Have no fear, this post is full of fun ideas to send your kiddos home with ornaments that are sure to delight. Step 1 - Start with ... Read More
Story Elements and Retelling
Story Elements and Retell Story elements are the five components that make up a story. They are the characters, setting, plot, conflict and resolution. These elements keep the story running smoothly and allow the action to develop in a logical way that the reader can follow. Retelling involves ... Read More
No Prep Phonics Poems
You're in! We'll let you know as soon as these No Prep Phonics Poems Release! We will notify you when we release our NO-PREP Interactive Phonics Poems!! At Education to the Core, we provide done-for-you curriculum that is simple, fun, and effective! We want you to be the very best teacher ... Read More
