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Main Idea Task Cards Activity: Quick and Easy Practice!
I put a little twist on our main idea task cards a few months ago and turned it into a cooperative activity! We loved it, and I can’t believe I forgot to post about it here. Main Idea Task Card…
Writing Summaries
Hi there! I’m popping in today to share with you our method for writing summaries. Just like our topic sentence formats, these ideas came from the fabulous writing curriculum we use called Write Now Right Now. It is the easiest…
The Ultimate List of Holiday Activities for Bigger Kids
Christmas is right around the corner, and most schools only have two weeks of school left. Ten days. YOU CAN DO IT! One of the most popular features on my blog has been my compilations of holiday and seasonal activities….
Teaching Topic Sentences
I am so lucky to be working side-be-side with the creator of an incredible writing program this year, and this topic sentences lesson is one big reason why! She and a former colleague (who I taught 3rd grade with) created…
Teaching Story Elements & A WONDER Freebie!
Hi there! I hope the beginning of your year has been a smashing success and that you are getting into the groove of things. Today I’m sharing some of my favorite activities for teaching story elements, particularly in grades 3+!…
Peek of the Week: A Peek into Ashley’s Technology and Literacy Classroom
I was so thrilled to get Ashley’s Peek of the Week submission because she teaches in such a unique situation! Ashley is her school’s 1st-8th Technology Teacher AND she teaches an 8th grade literacy class. Ashley blogs at Teaching in…
Peek of the Week: A Peek into Carly’s 3rd Grade Classroom
It has been a few weeks since I’ve posted a classroom tour, but what better time to share some more classrooms than now!? Most of you are headed back to school, full of energy and ready to go…. Right!? 🙂…
Decimal Place Value Resources & Teaching Ideas
It’s the beginning of the school year, and that means it’s time to teach place value. Right!? It seems that this is the time of year that every single teacher, no matter the grade, is doing some sort of place…
The Best Anchor Chart Paper Ever & A Giveaway!
If you’ve read Teaching With a Mountain View for any amount of time, it’s likely that you know how much I ADORE anchor charts for the classroom. A couple months ago, Pacon contacted me about giving away some anchor chart…
A NEW Task Card Storage Idea and Early Finisher Activities
Sometimes, inspiration comes to us in the most unusual places. For me, my latest task card storage inspiration was at an antique mall! I was spending the afternoon perusing the booths with my favorite girls and kept seeing those beautiful…
Back to School Survival: Building Rapport with and Making the Most of your School Family
It’s Back to School time ALREADY!? Can you even believe that in a few short weeks students across the country will be heading back to class? I can already feel the excitement in the air, from the students and the…
{Peek of the Week} A Peek into Courtney’s 5th Grade Classroom
Peek of the Week is back, and I have so many beautiful classrooms to share with you! I have been on a little blogging hiatus over the summer while spending quality time with my family, and it has been so…
