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Turkey in Disguise: Creative Turkey Disguise Ideas + Descriptive Writing Fun

Naked Turkeys, Turkeys in Disguise, Disguise a Turkey…whatever you call it, this is a super fun Descriptive Writing Activity for November! Every November, the “naked turkey” problem shows up in classrooms everywhere. How do we keep our feathered friend safe from becoming dinner? Easy—disguise a turkey! This classic turkey in disguise project combines art, creativity, and writing in a way kids absolutely love. In this post, you’ll find simple turkey disguise ideas, tips for using shared writing to support young authors, and a ready-made Thanksgiving Descriptive Writing Activity that will guide your students step by step. This blog post does

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Easy Descriptive Writing Lessons Your Students will Actually Enjoy!

Descriptive Writing with Food! Descriptive writing is always a fun one to teach. Anytime you can use food in a lesson, it is a hit. Especially with a sweet treat like Oreos! This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase anything through the links, I get a small commission at no cost to you. Thanks so much! Before we start, I read a book that is the furthest thing from Oreos! It is called Toad by Ruth Brown. I always read this one because it is full of amazing adjectives! It is about a disgusting Toad living in a swamp.

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Fun Reading Homework Ideas

  Where are you on the homework / no homework debate?  Read on! Reading Homework?  Yea, or Nay? How do you do reading homework?  I think that for some people, reading logs are a dirty word.  I am on the fence about “homework.”  I make it clear to my parents at the beginning of the school year that any homework I send home is optional.  They can choose whether or not their children complete it. (The only exception is if I send something home that a child does not complete during class time).   I am required to send some homework home. 

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No Name Papers Hack!

Ugh…no-name papers. They are the worst, aren’t they? I came up with this little hack a few years ago, and now I don’t sweat it anymore! This post does contain an Amazon Affiliate link. If you purchase anything through my link I receive a small commission at no cost to you. So, onto the No Name Papers Hack! I have to admit that I am much more organized at school than I am at home. A few years ago, I discovered something that helps me stay organized when students hand in assignments. It doesn’t look like much, but it works

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Easy Classroom Management Idea for Paper

Hey there! Easy classroom management ideas are always on my mind. I love it when I have a brilliant idea (well, I think it’s brilliant)!  Who doesn’t right?  Easy Classroom Management Idea for Your Writing Center! I am always looking for an easy classroom management idea! In our classroom, we use a LOT of paper. My writing center is a popular place throughout the day! My students can use the writing center in the morning when they are finished with their morning work, during the Writing Workshop (of course), when they are finished with their classwork, etc. My students also

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