When it comes to teaching grammar, the struggle is real. You might think, ‘I know some ways to teach grammar, but what’s the best way?” This thought aligns with research showing that disconnected grammar lessons often lead to disengagement and minimal impact on student writing. So, let’s dive into a game-changing five-step approach that turns […] The post Beyond Texting: 5 Reasons Why Teaching Grammar is Still Essential appeared first on Peas in a Pod Lessons ..read more

October is the perfect time to inject some creativity and fun into your classroom activities. This year, why not try something a little different and host a “Dress Up with Idioms” day? It’s a fantastic way to teach your students about idioms while letting their imaginations run wild. What Are Idioms? Before we dive into […] The post Idiom Costume Ideas Elementary appeared first on Peas in a Pod Lessons ..read more

If you’re searching for Constitution Day activities suitable for your elementary students, you’ve landed in the perfect spot! As you may already be aware, Constitution Day falls in mid-September and is observed in public schools. While it’s wonderful that schools discuss the Constitution with students during this time, I like to integrate related topics into […] The post Constitution Day appeared first on Peas in a Pod Lessons ..read more

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Are you tired of your students only having a vague understanding of the main idea? You’re not alone! You might need some new strategies to help students find the main idea. Many people struggle with identifying the central point of a text, especially when it’s buried under layers of information. But fear not, because there […] The post 5 Proven Strategies to Find the Main Idea in Any Text: Unlocking the Key to Understanding appeared first on Peas in a Pod Lessons ..read more

Are you looking for ways to teach your students reading comprehension strategies that actually stick? Constructed response questions can be intimidating, but with the RACE strategy for reading comprehension, your students will be using text evidence to answer questions in no time! What exactly is the RACE strategy? It’s an acronym that helps students remember […] The post RACE Strategy for Reading Comprehension appeared first on Peas in a Pod Lessons ..read more

Teaching can be equal parts fulfilling and exhausting. However, coming up with report card comments can be especially difficult because we are exhausted after teaching, assessing, & juggling all the extra duties. Writing these comments can be downright daunting. However, writing report cards does not have to be a painful experience. I’m here to help […] The post Editable Report Card Comments for Elementary School Teachers: Tips and Examples appeared first on Peas in a Pod Lessons ..read more

Decorations are going up everywhere, and Halloween is just around the corner! This is my favorite time of year because the weather is changing, and the students are always so excited! Why not fuel their excitement with some fun Halloween books? Here are some of my favorite Halloween books and a few tips about how […] The post Halloween Books appeared first on Peas in a Pod Lessons ..read more

ESL newcomers are students who do not speak English as their first language. As a newer teacher, I remember the first time I received a student who spoke little to no English. I don’t know about your teacher training program, but mine had given me very little in the way of concrete steps or resources […] The post How to Welcome ESL Newcomers to Your Class appeared first on Peas in a Pod Lessons ..read more

The new school year signifies a reset, a fresh start, a chance to do it all over again but BETTER this time. Unfortunately, summer break is incredibly short. There is not enough time to fully relax and get in all the prep we would ideally like to. This is especially true of the last few […] The post How to Make Back to School Less Stressful appeared first on Peas in a Pod Lessons ..read more