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OK, I have to admit that I'm becoming a huge Newsela fan. Here's why. It really works for my students. Newsela is a free database of free high quality non-fiction books for my students from a variety of sources. Newsela collects news articles from a variety of trusted sources including The New York Times , The Washington Post , Scientific American , and more than a hundred others. Even better, each article can be customized for five different reading levels. You can print articles or have your students read them online, where they can annotate along the way. You can also assign built-in comprehension tests or writing assignments. All these features are free for all teacher users. Schools can also subscribe to additional content, including more than 20 types of information text to support teaching throughout the curriculum. Learn more about Newsela's paid options here. It's pretty easy to assign Newsela articles and activities in Google Classroom so you can ...

25 Inspirational Writing Prompts for Second Grade (Free Printable!) Second grade is a sweet spot in the elementary school continuum. The students have figured out how to “do school”. You have learned a variety of basic skills and are able to work independently. Second-grade writers usually understand the basics of creating words, sentences, and paragraphs. They're now learning to put it together as they add creative detail and juicy vocabulary to their work. Here are 25 second grade writing prompts that will inspire your students to practice the skills they've learned so far. (Want this entire set in one easy document? Get your free PowerPoint pack by submitting your email here so the challenges are always available!) 1. My favorite book character is _____ because _____. 2. If I were a wild animal, I would be a...

One of the things I looked forward to when I went back to school after winter break was chatting with my students about their holidays. However, as I learned more about students living with trauma or poverty, I began to see these conversations through a different lens. Which of my students may not have engaged in conversations about gifts because they did not receive them? Who might have stayed silent when their peers were whining about the end of winter break because they actually felt happier (or more secure) at school? As teachers, we need to ensure that when we speak to our students about the winter break, we do so without isolating our most vulnerable students. With that in mind, here are five questions I won't be asking my students when we go back to school after winter break, and some suggestions on what to ask instead. 1. Of course, children who have received gifts want to talk about them with their peers and their teacher. Not asking this question doesn't mean...