A Tale of Perseverance: Where the Red Fern Grows.
Where the Red Fern Grows, written by Wilson Rawls, is a wonderful book to use for a novel study, for literature circles, or book clubs in the classroom. Where the Red Fern Grows, was first published in 1961 and has become a classic favorite to use in the classroom...
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Your Brain on Math!
I came across this article that discusses how children's brains go through different transitions as they age in the ways that they interpret and figure out math. Some excerpts that I found interesting from the article are below: "Students start off at the foundation...
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Rare Tale of Friendship: The Indian in the Cupboard
The Indian in the Cupboard was first published in 1980, and was so popular it was made into a feature film in 1995. A fantasy that both boys and girls can relate to catches the interest of the most reluctant readers. Summary of The Indian in the Cupboard*: When Omri's...
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Adults Find Standardized Tests a Challenge!
I came across a very interesting article and I think it is worth reading for everyone, not just educators. Actually maybe even more so for non-educators! When an adult took standardized tests forced on kids. I'd love to see a requirement of a passing score...
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Find Your Inner Tree Hugger with HOOT!
Hoot, written by Carl Hiaasen, is a wonderful book to use for a novel study whole, class, lit circles, or book groups. Hoot, was published in 2002 and received the Newberry Honor Award for children's literature in 2003. Summary of Hoot*: Roy Eberhart has recently, and...
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Take a Lit-Trip with Bud, Not Buddy
I came across a wonderful discovery, Google Lit Trips! This site is amazing to expand the background knowledge of a novel and to add a whole new dimension to the book. From the Google Lit Trip site: What is a Google Lit Trip? Lit Trips are downloadable files that...
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The Travels of Bud, Not Buddy
Bud, Not Buddy, written by Christopher Paul Curtis, is a wonderful book to use for a novel study or literature circle, or book groups in the classroom. Bud, Not Buddy, was published in 1999 and received the Newberry Medal for children's literature in 2000. Author,...
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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.
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