Storybird is a unique website bringing artists and writers together. Artists submit collections of their art and authors can use it to create storybooks for themselves or to share with others.
Calling all literary detectives
Add some drama to the classroom with this activity from A Teacher’s Treasure. Before starting a new book, this clever teacher has the author “send” the class a package with items about the book. Students can take turns holding the mystery package and using their senses (listen to the sounds it makes when you shake […]
Hunting for Hunger Games lessons?
Have you visited Surviving to Thriving? Created by three smart teacher educators, it is a blog that offers just tons of resources for educators who want to learn as much as they want to teach. They cover a wide range of topics from YA literature to professional development to classroom management. I have been reading […]
Plot swap
In browsing some homeschooling websites, we found this charming post by Amy about a great creative writing exercise. To try it, have students brainstorm on their own for a few minutes about a favorite or recent book they have read. Ask them to write down some details about the characters, plot, setting, etc. Then pair […]
Leveled libraries
Teachers often have questions about setting up the classroom library: How do I organize the books? How can I create a system that students will understand? How do I create options for students with different reading levels?
FUN FRIDAY: Cereal box book reports
Looking for a novel way for students to share favorite reads with peers? How about trying this cereal box book report idea from 3rd-grade teacher Mrs. Snyder found on her blog, Snyder’s Scoop? This clever educator not only had learners create boxes as part of their report but let them shoot commercials to “advertise” key […]
