Metaphors and Analogies Metaphors and analogies are comparisons between unlike things that have some particular things...		Focused Mini Lessons Teach your students smaller concepts with focused mini lessons; they will later be able to...
Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery provides lots of laughs for the reader. This lesson...		Shared Writing In shared writing, the teacher and students compose text together, with both contributing their...
Research Paper: Take Notes How to identify important information and take useful notes for a research paper.		Map Library – United States Find different printable maps of each state in the U.S. There are physical maps, maps with...
Research Paper: Write a First Draft How to write the first draft of a research paper.		Pilgrim Fact Cards The Pilgrim Fact Cards were designed to be used with the Pilgrim Study Unit, but are a valuable...
Latitude & Longitude Worksheet Distribute this printable worksheet that is to be used as a supplement to the Latitude and...		Bulletin Board Tips Use these helpful hints to improve your classroom bulletin boards.
Charlotte's Web Enrichment Activities Use these creative enrichment project ideas while reading Charlotte's Web.		Structuring Lessons to Promote Learning from Materials Share an article that offers suggestions on modifying materials while teachers are planning for...
Research Paper: Establish Your Topic Teach your students how to select and narrow down a topic for a research paper. This advice is...		Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Mildred D. Taylor's Newbery Award-winning novel, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, will...
Multiple Intelligences Questionnaire Hand out this questionnaire to parents to help them learn about Multiple Intelligences theory.		Are Teachers the Culprits Behind Poor Behavior? If you're having behavioral problems in your classroom, find out if your own actions could be...
Classroom Organization Tips from Veteran Teachers Use these tips from experienced teachers to get your classroom organized and keep it that way...		Building Vocabulary To develop students' vocabulary, teachers must encourage a curiosity about the meaning and use...
St. Patrick's Day - Sentence Builders Use these vocabulary words and have your students create St. Patrick's sentences.		The Secret Garden Use this guide on The Secret Garden to stimulate discussions focused on themes, symbols,...