Why Sideways Stories from Wayside School Belongs in Your Elementary Classroom
Looking for a fun, engaging novel to read with your elementary students? Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar is an excellent choice for a 3rd-, 4th-, or 5th-grade novel study. With its short chapters, outrageous characters, unexpected situations, and...
Stone Fox Novel Study: An Engaging ELA Book Unit for Grades 3–5
Looking for a Stone Fox novel study that will keep your students reading, thinking, discussing, and writing? Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner is a short but powerful novel that gives upper-elementary students plenty to think about. With its themes of courage,...
Unlock Creativity and Empathy with Dear Mr. Henshaw in Your Classroom
Incorporating classic literature into the classroom can significantly enhance students' reading and writing skills while fostering a lifelong love of literature. One such timeless novel is Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary. This Newbery Medal-winning book is a...
The One and Only Bob Novel Study: Engaging ELA Activities, Themes, and Lesson Ideas
Looking for a The One and Only Bob novel study that will keep your students engaged while building important reading and ELA skills? Katherine Applegate's The One and Only Bob is an excellent choice for upper elementary and middle school readers. A sequel to the...
Working through grief and loss: A Taste of Blackberries
Teaching literature in the classroom is a powerful tool to foster empathy, critical thinking, and a love for reading. One novel that stands out for its emotional depth and educational value is A Taste of Blackberries by Doris Buchanan Smith. This poignant story about...
Shiloh Novel Study: Teaching Phyllis Reynolds Naylor’s Classic Novel
Looking for a meaningful Shiloh novel study for your 4th, 5th, or 6th grade students? Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor is a wonderful choice for teaching reading comprehension while encouraging students to think about responsibility, honesty, compassion, courage, and...
Magical Lessons: Using Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows to Engage and Educate Your Classroom
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final book in J.K. Rowling's beloved Harry Potter series, has captured the hearts and imaginations of readers around the world. This novel can be an excellent teaching tool for educators to use in their classroom...
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.