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CLICK HERE!There’s nothing I love more than classroom decor that serves a purpose. That’s why I created these free grammar posters for your classroom! There are 18 different posters that cover topics from parts of speech, to comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs
One of the most important elements of teaching is providing students with plenty of opportunities to actively engage in learning with their peers. This blog post covers my favorite cooperative learning strategies that I have used in my classroom. These activities can be used across all subjects and several grade levels (3-6+). Bonus: I created handy cheat-sheets […]
What is non-routine problem-solving? Also referred to as creative problem-solving, non-routine problem-solving requires some degree of creativity or originality. Non-routine problems typically do not have an immediately apparent strategy for solving them. Oftentimes, these problems can be solved in multiple ways and with a variety of strategies. Just like computational exercises (e.g long division), non-routine problem-solving must […]
Nonfiction text structures refer to how authors organize and present information in their writing. Understanding these structures can help students develop critical thinking skills, improve reading comprehension, and become better writers. This blog post will discuss the five types of nonfiction text structures. Cause and Effect: Cause and effect is a text structure that shows […]
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Welcome! My name is Melissa, and as of September 2016, I am working at my dream job of full-time curriculum designer. Before 2016, I taught 4th and 5th grade for 12 years. I earned a Masters of Science in Reading, and in addition to being a Reading Specialist, I have also taught at the community college level.
I am also a wife and a mom; two roles in life that I cherish deeply. My husband and I have been married for 21 years. We have one daughter, who has blessed our lives in countless ways. As a family, we love spending time outdoors and going on trips that take us into nature.
My goal for this blog is to inspire other teachers and share some valuable ideas that I have learned during my journey as an educator.
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