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Discovering the Power of Family and Friendship in Bud, Not Buddy
The novel Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis is a fantastic piece of literature that has captured the hearts of young readers everywhere. It is a touching, engaging, and well-written story that teaches valuable lessons about perseverance, determination, and the...
Benefits of Novel Studies: How to Improve Reading Engagement and Critical Thinking
The reality of educational research is this: if you look hard enough, you can find support for almost any teaching strategy. Rarely is there a clear-cut answer about what works best. In most cases, effective teaching comes down to a teacher’s professional judgment,...
Travel Through A Wrinkle in Time
Are you looking for an engaging and thought-provoking novel to inspire your students? One timeless classic that has enthralled generations of students is A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle. This science fiction classic, first published in 1962, is not just a...
The Last Battle: Unlocking the Benefits of Using C.S. Lewis’ Classic in Your Classroom
As a teacher, you may be looking for ways to engage your students and encourage critical thinking skills. One way to achieve this is by incorporating novels into your classroom curriculum. The Last Battle, written by C.S. Lewis, the last novel in the Chronicles of...
It’s Time For a Lemonade War!
The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies has the power to captivate young minds and impart valuable life lessons. The story is one of sibling rivalry and the road to entrepreneurship, at its finest. Benefits of Using The Lemonade War...
When Good Grades Break Bad!
The Report Card by Andrew Clements touches on many hot topics that could spark some lively class discussions. It is a great book to use in your classroom or homeschool for a whole class novel study, small book groups, or individual book studies. [lasso rel="amazon-88"...
How Do you Outsmart the School Bully?
A small, anxiety-filled kid who tries to stay under the radar makes a mistake and the consequences are threats from the class bully, Marv Hammerman in the classic Betsy Byars novel, The 18th Emergency.
I’m Shelley from The Teaching Bank. I have taught 3rd, 4th, and 6th grades.
My goal is to provide lessons and units for K-12 that are practical and ready to teach with minimal prep needed.