A Tale of Courage and Bravery with Despereaux
The Tale of Despereaux is the story of a mouse, a princess, some soup, and a spool of thread! It's a tale of courage and bravery and overcoming the odds. Told in parts (Books) and a Coda showcasing different points of view, it is a great book to use in your classroom...
Got Spring Fever?
As spring blooms and the weather shifts, I'm sure many of us are itching to step outside. I can only imagine how restless students, confined indoors, must feel! Spring beckons us to venture out, experience the blossoming world—not merely observe it through a window....
The Real-Life Story of the Night of the Twisters
Night of the Twisters is the semi-fictionalized novel based on the tornado outbreak in Grand Island, NE in June 1980. The story by Ivy Ruckman, published in 1984, is written from the point of view of 12-year-old Dan Hatch, who – after his home and neighborhood are...
What Would You Do in Order to Achieve your Dream… for Freckles?
Judy Blume's timeless classic, Freckle Juice, stands out as a novel providing engaging narrative, relatable characters, and valuable life lessons. Using Freckle Juice, teachers can foster a love for reading while addressing essential educational objectives. [lasso...
Lunch Money Capitalism at its Finest (and worst)
Lunch Money by Andrew Clements is a captivating book offering a wealth of educational benefits for students while keeping them entertained from cover to cover. Benefits of Using Lunch Money in Your Classroom: Relevance to Real-life...
The Power of Friendship in Freak the Mighty
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick was first published in 1993. The tale is timeless. Max is an outcast. He feels stupid, too large, hated for the crimes of his father, basically unloved and all alone in the world. Kevin is smart and adventurous, but has a disease...
Would You Like to Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days?
Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days by Stephen Manes captivates young minds through the power of literature. It is a great novel for teachers seeking to infuse creativity, critical thinking, and moral lessons into their classrooms. [lasso rel="amazon-93"...
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.