March marks the official start of spring, and it is also National Women's History Month, National Nutrition Month, and Music in Our Schools Month. On top of that, March is the month that brings us St. Patrick's Day (March 17) and several days devoted to language arts education: Read Across America Day (March 2), World Poetry Day (March 21), and National Grammar Day (March 4).
From Rigorous Reading: An In-Depth Guide for Any Picture Book Gr 2-4
Use this customizable resource to help students dig deeper into the three modes—text, visual images, and design—picture books use to convey meaning and create a unique reading experience. This guide is organized by literary and visual elements. Each section includes teacher instructions that provide activity overviews, a quick guide that [more]
2nd - 4th Grades
128 pages
From Rigorous Reading: An In-Depth Guide for Any Novel Grade 6-Up
Transform the reading of a great novel into a journey of discovery. This customizable resource offers incredible flexibility as you share and explore great literature with your students. The guide is organized by literary elements and includes Teacher Instructions that provide activity overviews. Student activities feature text-dependent questions that encourage [more]
144 pages
From Daily Warm-Ups: Science Grade 2
Even busy classroom schedules can accommodate these brief but valuable lessons. Informational text about Life, Physical, and Earth and Space science is presented along with 150 activities that can be used to review and/or expand existing science curriculum. The content is correlated to the Common Core State Standards. [more]
176 pages
From Spotlight On America: Extraordinary Women
Encourage students to take an in-depth view of the people and events of specific eras of American history. Nonfiction reading comprehension is emphasized along with research, writing, critical thinking, working with maps, and more. Lesson plans, reading selections, quizzes, and activities cover the topics of abolitionists, women's suffrage, Native Americans, [more]
5th - 8th Grades
96 pages
From Let's Get This Day Started: Science Gr 4
Start your day off right with quick, high-interest activities that provide students with purposeful and accessible science content. Designed to be flexible enough for daily or weekly use, choose from various topics organized into themed units. This resource is a quick and easy way to enhance students' understanding of science [more]
4th Grade
112 pages
