Learning to Love Herself as Genesis Begins Again
Genesis Begins Again by Alicia D. Williams, quite deservedly, is the winner of the 2020 Newbery Honor and the 2020 Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent. This modern novel stands out for its powerful themes and relatable narrative. [lasso...
Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom: A Hilarious Novel for Engaging Readers
If you're looking for a funny, engaging novel to read with your elementary students, Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom by Louis Sachar is a fantastic choice. After more than forty years, Louis Sachar returned to the wonderfully wacky world of Wayside School—and...
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,...
Teaching Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper: A Complete, Zero-Prep Classroom Novel Study
"We all have disabilities. What's yours?" If there is one novel that consistently transforms how upper-elementary and middle-school students see the world, it’s Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper. The story introduces readers to Melody, a brilliant fifth-grader with a...
How to Implement Read Aloud Time in an Upper Elementary Classroom
As an upper elementary school teacher, you are always looking for ways to improve your students' reading skills and foster a love of reading. One way to do this is to implement a read-aloud time in your classroom. Read-aloud time is an opportunity for students to...
Financial Literacy for Teens: Essential Money Skills Every High School Student Should Learn
Are your high school students prepared to manage money when they leave school? Many teenagers know how to use a debit card, order something online, or receive a paycheck—but do they understand how checking and savings accounts work, what taxes are taken from a...
The Surprising Benefits of Reading Aloud to Upper Elementary and Middle School Students
As children grow older, their reading skills progress, and they may become more independent in their reading habits. However, research shows that reading aloud to older elementary and middle school students has numerous benefits that can positively impact their...
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.