Language arts lessons

Theme is such an important concept when teaching reading. Students are asked to determine the theme of a text over and over again. However, many students struggle with how to identify the theme. That's why I'm sharing some of my favorite ways to teach theme. You'll find theme lesson ideas, theme activities, and theme passage suggestions to help your students finally figure out how to find theme!

Teaching language arts doesn't require textbooks. You can actually teach language arts using real books and here is how! #languagearts #homeschool #homeschooling #homeschooltips

Figurative language is the sparkle in the gem of writing. Figurative language adds richness to expressive writing and is an essential skill for students

Give the children a piece of paper that says “I can’t imagine life without” in the center of the page, and then have the students write all over the page what they cannot live without.

Teaching students the difference between literal and inferential thinking is one of my must-do lessons of every single school year

37 fun language arts games and activities to teach kids in kingergarten through middle school the fundamentals of language and literature!

Looking for 3rd grade anchor charts? We put together some of our favorites to use in your third grade classroom this year!

This Language Arts Interactive Notebook is filled with over 30 pages of hands-on grammar activities for grades 4-8. Activities including everything from diagramming to figurative language.

Figurative language review for similes, metaphors, hyperbole, personification, alliteration, idioms and more for upper elementary students.

Are you teaching poetry? Find poetry blog posts, freebies, and poetry resources that will have your students fall in love with reading and writing poetry.