Comprehension Questions to Support Parents and Students
Reading at home is crucial but discussing the book is even more critical. Comprehension is MUCH more than simply recalling words from a book and
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5 Tips for Teaching Poetry
April is National Poetry Month! During this month, there is a heightened focus and awareness with poetry. Exploring poetry with your class provides excellent learning
Biography Notes: A Low-Prep Booklet for Students
Biographies are constantly being taught throughout a school year, however, in my experience, they are heavily taught in February (Black History Month) and March (Women’s
Guided Reading Small Groups: Face-to-Face vs. Virtual
I am pumped to share some ideas on how you can still implement small groups, no matter your teaching situation. First, have grace (like a
Guided Reading: What is it?
Guided reading involves a teacher working with a small group of students. This is an instructional approach where the teacher provides a text to 3-6
6 Getting-To-Know-You Activities for Back-to-School
If you are trying to think about how you will engage your students in this upcoming school year, think no longer! Teachers are some of
A Guided Reading Organization System That Works
For years, and I mean years, I tried a variety of ways to store my guided reading and reading center activities. It was not until
15 Ways to End the Virtual School Year
“How in the world am I going to celebrate the end of this unique school year with my students?!” Have these thoughts crossed your mind?
ABC’s Aren’t Just for Kinder!
So often we associate the alphabet with Pre-K and Kindergarten students. The alphabet is a prime focus for that age, but big kids love their
