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.
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...
Enhance Your Students’ Learning and Appreciation of Literature with Sarah, Plain and Tall
Sarah, Plain and Tall is a historical fiction novel set in the 19th Century Midwestern Plains written by Patricia MacLachlan. The story is a beautiful tale of exploring the themes of loneliness, loss, grief, and rebirth. This is a wonderful book to use for a novel...
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.