Simple yet engaging ways to make your upper elementary lessons meaningful and fun!
π· spring is a time to try new things
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β Spring is in the air, Reader! β I know the weather is not cooperating in certain areas of the US (here in South Florida, we're just grateful for a few more weeks of non-melting temperatures). Still, the spring season always ushers in feelings of growth and renewal. β But it's not just flowers that bloom this time of year, Reader. Many teachers (myself included) are inspired to try out new lessons or strategies during this time of year. It's the perfect time to plant new seeds for activities that may grow into new favorites for the following year! β If you're ready to try out some new teaching ideas, the limited-edition Spring Forward bundle is a great place to start. I've curated a mix of spring favorites, most-loved resources, and engaging activities that your students will beg to use over and over again. β Not only that, the current price is over half off of what you'd pay for all these items individually. β ...and I haven't even mentioned the best part. Before this bundle expires on May 31, I'll also add at least 3 new resources (value: $12). If you purchase now, that's the same as getting them for free! β Here's what's included right now:
β This is a great way to sample Creatively Comprehensive and see what I offerβat a very low price! β However, if you're interested, time is of the essence...because the price will go up as I add new items. β Not to mention, this deal is only available until May 31. β Click the picture or button below to go to the TPT listing, where you'll find linked previews of all the items in this limited edition bundle: β
As always, hit reply with any questions you have! β Talk soon, Marianna β
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Simple yet engaging ways to make your upper elementary lessons meaningful and fun!
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I know how it is, Reader. Students push back when we ask them to write a sentence, let alone an entire narrative essay. To be honest, things weren't that much different when I started teaching upper elementary grades around 15 years ago. Teaching writing has always been a tough sell. The instant-gratification-attention-span-of-a-gnat society we currently live in certainly doesn't make the task any easier. Teaching narrative writing can be particularly frustrating in this day and age. Why?...