Making Writing Workshop Work
In my last post, I discussed some easy ways to set up a positive and supportive writing environment. Once you’ve established the tone of your Writing Workshop, there are 3
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In my last post, I discussed some easy ways to set up a positive and supportive writing environment. Once you’ve established the tone of your Writing Workshop, there are 3
Have you ever noticed the tone in your classroom during writing time? Is it a happy place full of busy little writers or a stressful torture chamber of bored and
Summer break is a magical gift earned by teachers who have just packed a full year’s worth of work into just 8 months. I don’t know about you, but I’ve made the
Lesson planning is one of my favorite parts of teaching, but a lot can go wrong! Between the lack of (uninterrupted) planning time, the sometimes unclear standards, and the hodgepodge
Make your Social Studies lessons more powerful with these 4 questions! Work them into each lesson to help students make sense of their learning and connect to the content. 1.
Classroom Book Clubs transformed my reading instruction and led to huge gains in my students’ reading comprehension and fluency. Similar to Literature Circles, Classroom Book Clubs put the student in
Over the years, I have structured my Reading Block in so many different ways. My classroom has been the testing ground for everything from the Four Blocks Model to Literacy
Independent Reading, also know as DEAR, Read to Self, Read On Your Own, or Self-Selected Reading Time, is an essential part of every school day. With some simple planning and
Students having trouble with math word problems??? Check out my guest post on Laura Candler’s Corkboard Connections where I offer up 3 unique strategies for helping kids conquer math word
First off, I should probably mention that my obsession with books most likely qualifies as some kind of disorder. But luckily for me, book-buying is not a dangerous or
In Texas, 3rd Grade Social Studies is ALL about communities. When I first started teaching 3rd, it seemed like every unit was another “Communities Unit” (because it was). Eventually, I
Understanding characters is an essential reading comprehension skill that many students find challenging. To master this tricky skill, you’ll want to teach character traits and changes by breaking down the
Classroom management is so much more than punishments and rewards. Learn strategies for preventing problems from the start!
Working with parents can be tricky! Find resources for better communication and getting the support you need.
Supercharge your reading instruction with effective routines and a well-planned reading block. Find the tools to make it easy!
Writing impacts every subject! Integrate writing in the content-areas and launch a thriving Writing Workshop that empowers students.
Help students master word problems and use differentiated instruction to help every student find success!
Test prep can be fun and effective! Learn strategies for helping students conquer standardized tests without the drill and kill.
Engage students with meaningful science and social studies projects that integrate reading and writing! No boring textbook work here!
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