What is personification?
What is personification? Should I use personification when I am writing? Get the answers to these questions and many more during this Shurley English Two-Minute Tip of the Day! Take a look…
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How to Implement Successful Language Arts Centers
When I was a classroom teacher in the 90s, some teachers, including myself, were in the business of creating student-led learning centers or stations for Math, Science, or Language Arts. I loved creating and hosting centers in my classroom because it gave my students the opportunity to collaborate in small
Summer Story Time: How to Develop Early Reading Skills at Home
Do you remember story time when you were little? I hope you have experienced story time at least at some point in your life. But even if you haven’t, it’s not too late to learn how to enrich the lives of children through this worthwhile process. Yes…when
Summer Learning: How to Create a Family Storybook
Summer Break is here, and our thoughts are revolving around words like vacation, relaxation, rest, getaway, and so on! Words like homework, project, and assignment instantly turn into bad-words the minute summer vacation begins, so I encourage you to avoid them at all costs! Instead, try to generate creative ways
Summer Learning: How to Develop Your Child's Communication Skills
Have you ever thought of scheduling a weekly family meeting during the summer months? It really is a great way to boost communication skills at home! Kids of all ages, when given the chance, can participate in structured discussions to recap the previous week and plan for the next one.