Writing is one of the toughest subjects to teach, and therefor it requires some excitement! Here are six sure-fire ways to get your students excited about writing time! 1. YOU Need To Be Excited! Students feed off of your energy. If you are not excited about writing then they won't be either. This is all about faking it until you make it! It … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to get Students EXCITED About Writing!
Civil War in Texas
Let's talk about the Civil War in Texas and how it relates to Texas History!Our Civil Warunit is always a big hit in the classroom. It may be because it is one of the points in history that students have heard of, and remember, so they have a connection with it. Beginning the Civil War in Texas Unit I choose to begin this unit with a KWL chart, … [Read more...] about Civil War in Texas
Vocabulary Games: The Last Installment
Are you looking for vocabulary games to keep new words fresh on your students' minds? These low prep games are just what you want! If you missed the first, second, or third edition of my students' favorites then click on back and check them out. Flashlight Fun This is a great game to play whole class with the lights out, but everyone, or at … [Read more...] about Vocabulary Games: The Last Installment
Texas Statehood
Let's talk about the period of Texas Statehood in Texas History! Welcome back for the Annexation edition of a peek inside my Texas History INB. Wow! You have made it through more than half of the Texas History curriculum, way to go you! This was always the point in the timeline that I started to breathe, because it becomes more familiar to … [Read more...] about Texas Statehood
4th Grade Read Aloud Favorites
Looking for a list of favorite 4th grade read aloud books? I love reading, and honestly, our read aloud is my favorite part of the day. I love to read to my students and see the wonder on their faces as the story unfolds before them. There is just something magical that takes place during this time, and I don’t know what I would do without it. … [Read more...] about 4th Grade Read Aloud Favorites