Digging Deeper

Need a LOW-PREP end-of-year activity that actually keeps students engaged? This writing craft turns chaotic last days into meaningful reflection, and a keepsake parents LOVE! This resource was created for upper elementary students, but can easily be adapted for any grade level. The download includes several final copy templates. Choose the one that best suits your students' needs. The editable brainstorming sheet will help them plan out classroom memories to share in their final draft. The fi

Help your students celebrate Thanksgiving with this fun writing activity! This resource includes clear student directions and writing templates, perfect for exploring what your students are thankful for. This activity also makes a great lesson on gratitude. For a fun optional twist, students can use Skittles to help them brainstorm! Do you prefer not to use Skittles? No problem! This activity can be completed without candy. Use the editable slideshow to help students complete their writing. Or

My best-selling Skittles Writing Activities are now available in a BUNDLE! Now you can complete this writing activity at any point during the school year. This craft makes a great keepsake for any grade level. These also make a neat bulletin board or classroom display for the beginning of the school year. Included Resources:Back to School Skittles WritingThanksgiving Skittles Writing ActivityEnd of Year Skittles WritingSt. Patrick's Day WritingPrintable and digital options are available for all

Do your students struggle with the tricky concept of central message and theme? This is the resource you need to make teaching this skill a breeze! Using a yearlong interactive bulletin board for theme and central message is a great way to help students master these skills. After each read aloud, place the book cover under the appropriate theme poster. Students can reference this board throughout the year. This interactive bulletin board introduces students to hashtags of common themes of ficti

Are you seeking an engaging ways to incorporate digital learning in your ELA classroom? These graphic organizers can be used to help students respond to an informational text in a digital or paper/pencil format. Just choose the slide that you need for your lesson and share it with your students using Google Slides, Google Classroom, or any other online format. Each graphic organizer is available in it's own presentation so you can just share the ONE you need each time! BONUS: Many graphic organ

Good writing instruction comes from engaged writers. Students who write for a real audience tend to be more engaged & therefore more enthusiastic about their writing. This activity asks students to brainstorm things around the school that they would change if they were in charge. Students will choose one of these ideas & develop it into a letter for the principal. After the hard work of writing is complete, celebrate by inviting the principal of your school to come listen & provide feedba

These anchor charts help develop the sense of community in your classroom. The charts are digital so they can be displayed on your projector or ActivBoard. Students could use stickies to respond directly on the board. OR, you could share the charts via Google Docs and students can add a text box to respond on each page.