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"...
Celebrate Nebraska’s Birthday with a State Study!
March 1st is Statehood Day in the state of Nebraska. We will be celebrating 159 years since officially becoming the 37th state on March 1, 1867! I moved to Omaha, NE, for my first teaching job back in 1995. My assignment was 4th grade. The largest part of the...
Teaching Empathy and Resilience through Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes
Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr is a book that has been widely used in classrooms around the world. It is a story that teaches children about the horrors of war and the importance of peace. There are also...
Out of My Heart Novel Study: Helping Students Explore Courage, Friendship, and Inclusion
Are you looking for an engaging Out of My Heart novel study to help your students dig deeper into Sharon M. Draper's powerful story? Out of My Heart is an excellent choice for upper elementary and middle school readers because it gives students an opportunity to...
Wayside School Is Falling Down Novel Study: Teaching Creativity, Humor, and Critical Thinking
Looking for a funny, engaging novel that will keep your students reading while strengthening their ELA skills? Wayside School Is Falling Down by Louis Sachar is an excellent choice for an upper elementary novel study or book unit. With its outrageous characters,...
Can a Wild Robot Survive in the Wilderness?
Students will explore and discuss in-depth the concepts of “smart robots”, friendship, sacrifice, Global Warming, the cycle of life, survival, and so much more in The Wild Robot.
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.