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Martin Luther King Day Writing Prompts for Elementary and Middle School

Celebrate Martin Luther King Day with a student-centered writing activity. This engaging activity allows students in upper elementary and middle school to make a connection to Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement, while strengthening skills in narrative, explanatory, and opinion writing.

Free Goal Worksheet and Happy New Year Coloring Pages For Kids

This FREE New Year's goals worksheet is perfect for your students to complete after winter break! Make goal-setting fun this January with doodles!

One Word Project Activities and Examples for Students

Inspire students in upper elementary, middle, and high school to achieve their goals with a structured One Word Resolution project. A Word of the Year activity is a great way to encourage a growth mindset, while teaching students how to set and accomplish their goals.

Top Ten Novels in Verse for Middle School | Best Books for 5th to 8th Grade

Use poetry to encourage reluctant readers! Novels in verse are a great choice for middle-grade readers! These ten novels are perfect for keeping upper elementary and middle school students engaged while reading.

Paul Revere’s Ride Analysis Questions and Comprehension Activities

Improve student understanding of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem, “Paul Revere’s Ride” with these standards-aligned comprehension and analysis questions.

Free Paul Revere’s Ride Printable PDF

Download this FREE printable PDF of Paul Revere's Ride by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow today! Line numbers are included to make referencing specific parts of the poem easier for you and your students.

Black Friday on Amazon | Things I’d Buy Again

I've purchased almost all of the items listed below more than once. Since so much is on sale for Black Friday, I thought it would be helpful to create a list of items that I am confident you will love. Hopefully, you can get what you need while it's on sale!

Black Friday Deals for Teachers | Classroom Finds on Amazon

All white Amazon deals for teachers on Black Friday! Check out this list of amazing finds for your classroom.

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