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Earth Day Activities That Extend Learning Beyond April 22
Discover engaging Earth Day activities that keep students inspired long after April 22. Learn how to use environmental literacy, persuasive writing, and creative projects to empower student voice and build sustainable habits that last all school year.
Anne Markey
Mar 244 min read


25 Earth Day Writing Prompts to Inspire Students
Spark a love for the planet with these 25 creative Earth Day writing prompts for K-12 students. From persuasive letters to imaginative narratives, discover how to use environmental literacy to empower student voice and drive real-world action in your classroom.
Anne Markey
Mar 175 min read


How to Use Mentor Texts to Teach Making Inferences
Teaching students to make inferences is one of the most important and sometimes most challenging aspects of reading comprehension instruction in upper elementary classrooms. In grades 4–6, students are expected to move beyond literal understanding and begin drawing conclusions, analyzing characters, and interpreting information that is not directly stated in the text. One of the most effective ways to teach this skill is by using mentor texts . Carefully chosen mentor texts
Anne Markey
Feb 105 min read
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