2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, Book Units, Elementary, Guided Reading, Literature Connections, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Reading Instruction

12 Interactive Book Units for Young Readers

I want to discuss reading. Specifically, moving beyond merely reading words on the pages of a book. When our children are young and we read to them, reading time is special and children begin to show their love of books. They'll bring books to us saying, "Read to me!".  At such an early age, they… Continue reading 12 Interactive Book Units for Young Readers

4th Grade, Fractions, Math, Math Skills Review

4th Grade Math – Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators

In 4th grade, students should learn to add and subtract fractions. The first step is to teach students to add and subtract fractions with 'like' denominators.   Here are examples of adding fractions with like denominators: Here are examples of subtracting fractions with like denominators: Students can easily begin with like denominator fractions because it… Continue reading 4th Grade Math – Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators

3rd Grade, 4th Grade, American History, Informational Text, Presidents, Reading Comprehension

Learning about Abraham Lincoln – 3rd & 4th Grades

Abraham Lincoln | Informational Text and Activities As early as 3rd and 4th grades, students should be diving in to American History. They also are needing to strengthen their ability to read and comprehend, with greater detail, content area text. This resource from My Teaching Library has been designed to not only teach students about… Continue reading Learning about Abraham Lincoln – 3rd & 4th Grades

3rd Grade, 4th Grade, Informational Text, Social Studies

Social Studies Lesson: Lincoln Memorial for 3rd-4th Grades

Lincoln Memorial | Informational Text and Activities Studying national landmarks? Perhaps you are preparing classroom activities centered around Abraham Lincoln? Here is a cross-curricular resource that is perfect to use in 3rd-4th grade classrooms and will fit into both your Social Studies and Language Arts plans. It includes: 1 page of Informational text on the… Continue reading Social Studies Lesson: Lincoln Memorial for 3rd-4th Grades

4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, Interactive notebook, notebooking, U.S. States

Studying the U.S.A?

Are you currently teaching students about the U.S. 50 States? Are you looking to begin a social studies or geography study on the our 50 nifty states? If so, you'll want to add this resource to your plans! 50 U.S. States | Interactive Social Studies This is an interactive, student centered resource which will allow… Continue reading Studying the U.S.A?

4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, Interactive notebook, notebooking, U.S. States

Studying the U.S.A?

Are you currently teaching students about the U.S. 50 States? Are you looking to begin a social studies or geography study on the our 50 nifty states? If so, you'll want to add this resource to your plans! 50 U.S. States | Interactive Social Studies This is an interactive, student centered resource which will allow… Continue reading Studying the U.S.A?

3rd Grade, 4th Grade, Math, Valentine's Day

Day 4: 14 Days of Valentine’s Day Themed Teaching Resources

Multiplication Card GameValentine Edition Students love playing games! Have them practice their multiplication knowledge and reinforce those Math facts with this FUN card game! It is themed for February – Valentine’s Day but can be used anytime of the year because students will love the hearts and penguins. Multiplication facts 0-10 are included. Game Pieces… Continue reading Day 4: 14 Days of Valentine’s Day Themed Teaching Resources