Fourth grade vocabulary activities

“Hey kids, it’s time to practice our new vocabulary words.” Can you hear the moans and groans?Practicing vocabulary is boring (according to kids) but when you add in dice, it becomes a game! I call it Roll a Word! It’s easy peasy to implement! For each vocabulary students roll a die. The number they […]

I am feeling really lucky this year. I have the kind of class that tries everything you throw at them, and does it with gusto. Like when one of my students who visits our ESL teacher came back to class with a little notebook and explained that he was trying to find awesome and interesting […]

Vocabulary instruction is so critical in today’s classroom! A vast vocabulary will help students to become better readers and writers. Vocabulary is also essential to their performance on standardized tests. Helping kids to develop their vocabulary is time that is well spent in a busy classroom. I have developed a routine to teach new vocabulary

Teach context clues using these highly rigorous and engaging lesson plans. Many close reads, mentor texts, and small group lesson plans provided!

Teaching morphology is a great way to improve vocabulary & decoding. This post shares guidelines and a leveled morphology scope and sequence.

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As teachers we know that vocabulary is pivotal in students’ success. When I was growing up, our vocabulary activities consisted of looking up definitions in the dictionary and copying them down on notebook paper. Do you think I truly understood those vocabulary words? Not. One. Bit. In order to truly understand vocabulary words and what […]

I believe that children learn best through play and exploration. Here's a closer look the March Morning tubs for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades!

I created meaningful activities that work with Words Their Way, Daily 5, Literacy Centers, Spelling Homework, and more. You will love teaching and using these endless spelling and word work activities and ideas! I believe in keeping the students engaged and having fun with spelling, vocabulary, and word work activities throughout the year. Take a peek at the ideas and resources for teaching spelling here! Perfect for 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade students #wordwork #spellingactivities…

FREE Word Study Activity for Upper Elementary! Read this post to learn about a word study activity that is perfect for 4th and 5th graders. Free printable to have your students complete the activity also included!