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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.

November Reading and Writing Activities

Use these engaging fall reading and writing activities to focus on literacy throughout the month of November! Students in upper elementary and middle school will love these engaging classroom activities!

Basic Dialogue Writing | Rules and Tips for Students

Teach students in upper elementary and middle school how to write dialogue with these basic rules and tips. Examples of each rule are also included!

How to Teach Mood in Upper Elementary and Middle School

Teach students in upper elementary and middle school how to identify mood in literature using this quick and easy four-step approach!

Halloween Poetry Activity for Upper Elementary and Middle School

Celebrate Halloween with a standards-based lesson! Focus on rhyme scheme with this free Halloween poetry activity! Use this engaging step-by-step lesson plan with upper elementary and middle school students.

How to Write a Business Letter Lesson Plan and Activities for Students

Teach your upper elementary, middle school, and high school students how to write a professional business letter using this FREE lesson plan and printable template.

Jamestown & Plymouth Colonies Compare and Contrast Lesson Plan

Do you want your students to compare and contrast the Jamestown and Plymouth colonies? This step-by-step lesson is perfect for teaching upper elementary and middle school students about the similarities and differences between the two colonies.

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