The start of a new school year brings excitement and anticipation to teachers and students alike. Each party to the relationship is wondering about the personality and...
Asking students to read a text a second or third time can be a daunting task. Selecting the right texts to use for close reading with elementary students can be a challenge!...
During the first few weeks of school, dissipate feelings of nervousness and begin to foster new relationships with fun classroom icebreakers! In this article, you'll discover...
Research demonstrates the value of reading aloud to students of all ages; it also shows that students benefit from being read to several times throughout a week. In this...
Do you want to bring a 21st century classroom design into your classroom? This article will assist you in setting up a literacy-rich environment in a 21st century classroom...
As the school year comes to a close, it is important to honor our students' hard work and accomplishments. In this article you'll discover three end of year activities for...
Reading comprehension skills and strategies help students stay engaged and think about what they are reading. By explicitly teaching reading strategies, students are more...
National Tell a Story Day is celebrated on April 27th. This is a day for people to get together to tell all kinds of different stories. These stories can be about anything –...
Recently I've had a lot of teachers come to me asking about standardized test preparation. While I hope the majority of my instruction prepares my kids for our standardized...
That sense of independence and belief in one's ability to comprehend a text independently often leads to students challenging themselves and taking more risks. By providing...
Every March, I make it a point to celebrate Women's History Month with my students. Instead of assigning a typical biography report, I have students choose which women in...
STEM units and lessons are gaining popularity in many districts across the country. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Since reading is always...
