During holidays and vacations, many students experience a phenomenon known as learning loss, where their academic skills and knowledge regress due to the extended break from structured education. This decline is particularly noticeable in subjects that require continuous practice, such as reading, writing, and mathematics. The absence of regular classroom instruction and academic engagement can lead to a decrease in retention and proficiency, making it challenging for students to catch up when they return to school. For instance, during summer break, winter holidays, spring break,…Continue Reading “Prevent Holiday Learning Loss with Free ELA Worksheets for Literary Devices”
In the world of language arts, understanding the building blocks of words is essential. Our latest freebie on Teachers Pay Teachers is designed to help your students master Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes—making language learning both fun and effective! Why Greek and Latin Roots? Many English words are derived from Greek and Latin roots, making it crucial for students to recognize these patterns. By understanding these roots, students can decode unfamiliar words, enhancing their vocabulary and comprehension skills. What’s Inside? Our free ELA…Continue Reading “Unlock the Power of Words: Free ELA Worksheets on Greek and Latin Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes”
Download free long division anchor charts designed for 4th-7th graders. These visual aids simplify the long division algorithm with a helpful mnemonic and a step-by-step example.
Do you use an interactive notebook in your class? You’ve come to the right place! I did it for the first time this year, using a Greek and Latin roots interactive notebook to build vocabulary. It was so effective and the kids loved it! Here are some freebies I found or made along the way. 1. An Interactive Notebook Rubric I use this rubric with my Greek and Latin roots interactive notebook. Students cut it out and attach it to the inside back cover of their…Continue Reading “Interactive Notebook – 4 Freebies for Any INB”
There’s a lot of reasons to teach math vocabulary in a math class. Below are four free resources for teaching math vocabulary in the middle school math classroom. 1. Math Word Wall Cards for Fractions Bring fractions to life with these easy-to-use word wall cards. Nuts-and-bolts terms like denominator, numerator, reciprocal, and whole number are illustrated and defined. 2. Interactive Notebook for Coordinate Plane The foundation of so much middle school math is built. This INB is a good way to preview, review, teach, or re-teach the coordinate plane, its function, and…Continue Reading “4 Math Vocabulary Freebies”
Free root word tree and more! Over eighty percent of the words in the English language contain a root word. The origin of the root word may be Greek, Latin, Old English, Anglo-Saxon, or even Proto-Indo-European! A Word Tree is a tree-shaped graphic organizer to help students understand root words and the words they generate. Using a root word tree, students discover that prefixes, roots, and suffixes combine to create meaning. A root word tree is one of my favorite ways to teach word origins. Below, you’ll find links to…Continue Reading “Root Word Tree and Other Vocabulary Freebies”