Reading Foundation: The Alphabet, Vowels, and Consonants
Introduction Since I have taught grades first through sixth, I know the importance of having a solid reading foundation. It’s best for students to develop
Introduction Since I have taught grades first through sixth, I know the importance of having a solid reading foundation. It’s best for students to develop
Introduction It’s that time of year again when I am looking through back-to-school resources. As teachers, we know the first day of school as well
Review Of Blog Post Part I of How to Use Picture Books With Upper Elementary Students During Back To School If you have read Part
Why Use Picture Books With Upper Elementary Students Are you wondering how to use picture books in upper elementary during back-to-school time? When I taught
Introduction: Celebrating Women’s History Month Last week I posted Part I of this mini-series blog post about Women’s History Month. I talked about ideas to
Women’s History Month Introduction Women’s History Month is a significant time to recognize and celebrate women and their contributions to society. It is a time
Introduction Do you have your students form literature circles, book clubs, or novel study groups? Are they meeting frequently to discuss the books they are
Reading and Writing Surveys in Upper Elementary What do you think about surveys? Do you like to take them? Do you enjoy giving your opinion
What Are Novel Studies? You may be asking yourself, what are novel studies? And why might I want to do novel studies in my classroom?
Celebrating Black History Month is a vital time to recognize African Americans’ contributions, talents, and skills. It’s essential that we pause and reflect with our
Black History Month Researching Harriet Tubman during Black History Month opens the door for insightful discussions with your students! It is important that during Black
Introduction An author study is a great way to introduce your students to a variety of authors and the books they have written. Begin with
Introduction We, teachers, know that reading for comprehension is important for students to be able to do in upper elementary. But how do we help
Winter Wonderland Theme January is a great time to do a “winter wonderland” theme in your classroom! Bring fun to your winter read-alouds by adding
When looking for Martin Luther King Jr. activities to do with your students a reading response journal can easily pair with a read-aloud. You can
Have you used reading response journals with your students to help them with reading comprehension? Reading response journals can help your students respond in writing
As a reading teacher, it’s important that I find ways to engage students in reading. Through a reading interest survey, I can discover more about
I have taught grades 1st through 6th grade! Read my blog for tips and ideas to use in your reading classroom!