The weather outside may be frightful, but lessons are delightful! Are you looking for ideas to engage and motivate your students? These January lesson plans can help! Please note this post contains affiliate links. January A Poem Each Week Poetry is great for read alouds and ... read more
3 Ways to Teach Figurative Language
Figurative language is one of the hardest parts of the English language to understand. It is especially difficult for those ESOL students who are still learning the language. It is hard to not take the words people say literally. It's raining cats and dogs? Her smile is the ... read more
December A Poem Each Week
Happy Holiday Season! The Free December A Poem Each Week has arrived. This is one of my favorite times of the year. It's probably the only part of cold weather and long nights that I enjoy. I love the Christmas lights and celebrations, the chilly weather where I can wear my favorite boots, and ... read more
November A Poem Each Week
The busy time of the year is here. There is so much to do. So, how do you fit it all in AND still enjoy the season? Poetry is a great way to get to the standards and celebrate this time of year. Here are a few ideas: Use Poetry in Your Literacy Center The FREE November A Poem Each Week has ... read more
October A Poem Each Week
The October A Poem Each Week has arrived! This time of year gets super busy with Red Ribbon Week, assemblies, parties, and testing. Poetry is a great way to squeeze in read alouds and introduce and review new standards. This month we are looking at 4 poems. Dreams by Langston ... read more
