Teaching Students To Make Nonfiction Inferences
When we make inferences, we help students draw conclusions and gather deeper meaning about the text using a combination of their background knowledge and clues in the text itself. This …
Teacher Appreciation Week 2023 Giveaways
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We're celebrating you all week long here at Teaching With a Mountain View. We know how busy you are, so here's a quick rundown of what …
The Complete Guide to Teaching Inference
Skilled reading requires students to become adept with many different cognitive processes. Being able to make inferences sets students up for success in reading comprehension. One of the best ways …
How To Encourage Critical Thinking in Math
Critical thinking is more than just a buzzword… It’s an essential skill that helps students develop problem-solving abilities and make logical connections between different concepts. By encouraging critical thinking in …
Teaching Regions of the United States: Cross-Curricular Learning Projects
I began my teaching career in an International Baccalaurete school that focused on units of study, so I really love thematic teaching and cross-curricular learning projects! When we dive deep …
The Complete Guide to Teaching Addition and Subtraction
Addition and subtraction may seem like basic skills for upper elementary students, but there are numerous ways to extend addition and subtraction skills with our students. I usually teach this …
