Read Alouds Ramped-Up: How to Keep Student Engagement During Reading
Do you ever feel like you spend SO much time prepping for your class read-alouds, but when it begins, your kids seem checked out? You’ve
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Read-Alouds Ramped Up: 6 Tips for Igniting Curiosity Before Reading
Picture it: It’s time to start your next class read-aloud, and you have looked forward to reading a particular book to your students all year
Best January Read-Alouds for Upper Elementary Students
Winter break has come and gone, and you are eager to get back into the swing of things with a fresh start of engaging class
9 Favorite Books For December Read-Alouds in the Classroom
It’s the month of December, and with that comes a LOT of excitement, Christmas spirit, and the need to pull out our favorite December read-alouds
Debunking Myths! 4 Common Vocabulary Acquisition Misconceptions
Vocabulary acquisition is a crucial part of education, but it often comes with a set of myths and misconceptions that hinder effective instruction. Misconceptions surrounding
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
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