Laura Candler

This Poetry Unit Bundle is a huge collection of poetry lessons, activities, printables and digital task cards (including Boom Cards) that will make it easy to teach your students how to read, write, and LOVE poetry! This bundle also includes a poetry webinar with inspiration and step-by-step directions for teaching an entire poetry unit! Use the links on this page to preview the products in this bundle, and return to this page to purchase the entire bundle at more than 40% off! The webinar incl

Exploring Poetry: Tools for Teaching Kids to Read and Understand Poetry includes poetry lessons and activities for introducing poetic devices, analyzing poetry, and interpreting poetry. The first part of the poetry unit includes a collection of activities for introducing the basic elements of poetry, and the second part is devoted to reading and responding to poetry. Students begin by exploring the structure and elements of poetry, including the meanings of eight common poetic devices. Next, th

Writing Poetry includes poetry lessons, activities, and printables that will make it easy to implement a poetry workshop in your classroom. These resources will help your students learn to express themselves by writing free-verse poetry filled with meaning and imagery. Click HERE to save 30% when you purchase this product as a part of my Poetry Unit bundle!You'll find specific poetry lesson ideas that cover everything from appreciating imagery to writing complete free-verse poems. Also included

Learning about multiple intelligence theory can be very empowering for students, especially when you administer a survey to help them discover their own strengths and growth areas. Because most online survey tools are too long and complex for kids, I created this quick and easy classroom version for my students. I included an example of a completed survey on page 4 so you can see how it works. How to Use this Survey to Foster a Growth MindsetBefore you use this survey, please watch my free MI S

Crafting Comparison Poems includes step-by-step lessons to teach children how to write vivid imagery and how to craft poems from those sentences or phrases. The first lesson is teacher-directed and guides students through the process of writing similes and metaphors. Next, the class crafts a comparison poem together. The next two lessons are collaborative activities in which students work with a partner or team to write a poem. You can use either or both lessons, or skip those lessons completel

Multiple Intelligence Theory for Kids: Step-by-Step Lessons and Ready-to-Use Printables from Laura Candler is a classroom-tested resource for introducing Dr. Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligence (MI) theory to children. Your purchase includes a comprehensive teacher guide with detailed lessons and a kid-friendly MI survey. The unit is easy to teach and lots of fun for students, and it will help them develop an understanding of MI theory and how they learn best. The suggested time frame for th