Figurative language can be so hard to understand. When students are learning new words and phrases, they use context clues to develop the meaning. However, figurative language does not work this way. Whether drawing comparisons or exaggerations, students really have to spend time learning different types of figurative language. One type that is tricky to learn includes idioms! However, with…
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Strategies to Celebrate Student Success Celebrating student success is important for many reasons. It provides motivation, boosts self-confidence, and encourages more of the effort and behavior you’d like to see. Celebrating student success also improves morale and engagement, and it makes for a positive classroom culture. As the school year draws to a close, most teachers are planning end of…
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“Mom, I know I can take care of a dog because I am responsible and hardworking. Please get me one!” This is a sentence that many parents will hear. If it is not about a dog, it may be about a cat, fish, the latest hoverboard, or a new outfit. Regardless of what it is, children spend a lot of…
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Figurative language is a topic that students begin in elementary school and continue all the way through high school. Hence, it is so important for students to truly understand the content! Two of the most used types of figurative language include similes and metaphors. Since there is a small difference between the two, it is so important to provide plenty…
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Commas. Apostrophes. Quotation Marks. Oh my! These 3 punctuation points can be so stressful for students! There are so many rules to follow, which results in much confusion. Therefore, it can be overwhelming to figure out what punctuation mark to use. Hence, the Punctuation Task Cards Bundle provides a ton of guidance, support, and practice for students. With this bundle,…
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6 Tips on How to Motivate Yourself in the Classroom While rewards and praise are commonly used as motivation in the classroom, it’s far more powerful to teach children how to motivate yourself. Self-motivation is also known as intrinsic motivation. It’s driven by internal rewards, instead of external pressures or prizes. Internal rewards may include enjoyment, interest, and a sense…
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