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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When thinking about the main idea of a story, students may think it will be an easy standard to learn. As the term states, the main idea should be pretty straightforward. However, this is absolutely not always the case! It can actually be tricky to find the main idea of a story. Therefore, it is important to have many different…
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Students are learning really tough terms at such young ages. Therefore, it is essential to make lessons engaging and hands-on in order to ensure learning is occurring. Additionally, students may need multiple activities in order to truly understand the material. When teaching synonyms and antonyms, all of these factors definitely apply! Hence, Boom Cards and Task Cards & Worksheets are…
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Helping Kids Make Friends The quality of a child’s relationships is one of the greatest predictors of their health, happiness, and life success. So, it’s no wonder that parents and educators alike often wonder how we can help kids make friends. We want the children in our care to feel liked, accepted, and appreciated for who they are. When it…
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How to Teach “I” Messages to Children You’ve probably heard of “I” messages or “I” statements as a helpful communication tool for adults. But did you know that “I” messages are also a great way to teach children skills like emotional regulation, assertiveness, and problem-solving? Keep reading to learn about the value of “I” messages and how to teach them…
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