On Instagram, I asked teachers for their recommendations of non-fictions texts that make a claim. Below, you fill find a list of those recommendations in their own woods. I copied their messages directly into a document and posted them below :) I have not read these, but they have been teacher-recommended._________________________________________________________________________________Michael Pollan’s books do (food related). Documentaries are great resources, too.Use articles instead of books! ... VIEW POST
Non-Fiction Texts with Claims
Erin Condren 2018-2019 Teacher Lesson Planner Review
It's the most beautiful time of the year because...it's ERIN CONDREN LESSON PLANNER TIME! #alltheprettythings. Erin Condren offered to send me the 2018-2019 Teacher Lesson Planner, and I could not wait until the bright box showed up on my doorstep!Let me start by saying that I have used Erin Condren planners for three years in a row now, and I am always impressed with the latest designs. For the past year, I have used their Deluxe Monthly Planner and have LOVED every second of it. I ... VIEW POST
Keeping the Wonder Workshop
Magic, whimsy, and play don’t have to end in elementary school. This notion led Ashley Bible of @buildingbooklove to set up the most magical workshop for secondary educators. In just over a month, she planned out an entire 4-hour jam-packed, magical event that took place at The Story Shop in Monroe, Georgia, the most magical children's bookstore.For four hours, educators from around the United States (even all the way from California!) worked in hands-on, interactive, relevant, and engaging ... VIEW POST
Middle and High School Book Recommendations
I asked teachers to share their best middle and high school appropriate book recommendations. If they provided additional comments, I will include them here as well. All of these might not be books that you might teach, but they are all good (according to teachers) to include in your library.My personal favorites:- One of Us Is Lying - Karen McManus (The Breakfast Club meets Pretty Little Liars)- Ten - Gretchen McNeil (modern retelling of And Then There Were None)- Will Grayson, Will Grayson - ... VIEW POST
A Review of Flexible Seating
At first, I had many questions about flexible seating. How would I manage a classroom if they could choose where they wanted to sit? How would I afford to buy new furniture for my classroom? Would my high school students enjoy it? More and more high school teachers are trying flexible seating, and from my first year using it, I can say with confidence that it is student and teacher approved!Where did I start?I began with wiggle cushions. I received a class set of them through a grant. From ... VIEW POST
Free Resources from Education.com
As the school year comes to an end for many of us, you might need some last-minute, free resources to help you get through! Education.com offers thousands of free resources including worksheets, lesson plans, games, workbooks, stories, songs, projects, and more! You can search for resources by grade level, subject, and type! Their resources also come with answer keys to help you out! Check out one of the examples below to get an idea.Make spelling practice monumentally fun with this ... VIEW POST