Main idea lessons

If you’re new around here, you may not know that I am ALWAYS preaching on and on about managing your time in the classroom efficiently , especially when it comes to centers. This is because I am of the firm belief that centers clear space for the best teaching you can possibly give: small group

Games and centers to help your 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade students practice main idea. These low prep games are designed to help your students differentiate between main idea and details, as well as to help them think about how details support the main idea. Includes a matching game, mazes, and a sort to make main idea more engaging for your upper elementary students. #mainidea #reading #thirdgrade

Today we are going to provide two brand-new strategies for discussing and identifying the main idea. Before we begin, though, let’s get on the same page.

5 Fail-Proof Ways to help you teach students how to identify the main idea & the supporting details of a passage, short story...

Unlock Reading Magic: Dive into animated shorts and task cards for captivating main idea and details lessons! 📚🎬

Do you use mystery bags to teach your students about main idea and supporting details? If not, you should be! They are such a fun way to teach this skill and kids love the mystery part! Instant engagement!

This fun and FREE main idea download makes lesson planning a breeze! Kids love these printable activities. They are great for Kindergarten, 1st grade, or 2nd grade. Use them in centers, for independent work, small group skills, and more. Students practice identifying the main idea and details in simple texts. (Kinder, first graders, Year 1) #MainIdea #KindergartenReading

Stuck on ideas for teaching main idea? I've got you covered! Come check out my 5 favorite main idea mini lesson ideas plus a freebie!

Finding the main idea in a non-fiction text can be tricky, but I've developed a few tried-and-true ways to make this important skill engaging, FUN and successful! Check out this anchor chart and a few other quick and easy lessons and activities to help students easily identify the main idea in a non-fiction text. #mainidea #languagearts #teachingwithamountainview

Main idea and details is one of my favorite reading standards! Click to find great activities you can use to practice main idea and supporting details.