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Updated 11/20/2023 In the elementary classroom, reading test prep can feel like a long, torturous journey of practice tests and skill review that both students and teachers dread. But, by
A teacher I deeply admire once told me that children should be read aloud to at least 6 times a day while at school. She made a point to read
Today’s elementary students face standardized testing stress that most of us never experienced as children. The tests aren’t simply harder, they require critical thinking and test-taking skills that I didn’t
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
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
I’ve always included Buddy Reading as a daily activity during my literacy block and I’ve always felt like it was a mildly effective but important way to help kids grow
The Hands Down Greatest Books Ever for Teaching Reading Comprehension Strategies! I’m always getting new ideas of books to use for teaching various comprehension strategies, but again and again I
This is my new favorite thing! Everyday my kids follow the same routine for our one hour Reading Block. It goes like this: Mini-lesson (read-aloud/think-aloud) 15 min Read to Self
For some kids, using context clues to determine the meaning of a word just seems to come naturally. They read a few sentences, zoom in on the clues, and infer
I have always been fascinated by the idea of teaching reading. As a child, I don’t remember learning to read, it was just something I knew how to do. It
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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