What is Standards-Based Grading, Why is It So Hard, and How to Tackle It! Standards-based grading’s advent came around in 2012, two years after the Common Core State Standards initiative. Since then, many states have adopted or adapted new standards based on the original Common Core State Standards. Even if your state isn’t a Common […]
These reading menus are perfect for centers, guided reading groups or used as a homework reading log. The menus help students to respond to text and hold them accountable for their independent reading. The menus can be used with any text including fiction and informational!
Do you need enrichment for your early finishers? Valentine's Day Activity Pack will keep your students engaged and learning. The lessons incorporate ELA, math, and art. Answer keys are included. Contents: Color By Code - Addition FactsGrab BagHeart SymmetryLiterary Scavenger HuntMystery Phrase MazeO...
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This video has kids practice blending sounds without seeing the letters to prepare for blending print. Phonemic Awareness is one of the biggest predictors o...
Coloring Journal & Writing Prompts at Classroom Doodles.
A digraph is made up of two letters that work together to make one unique sound. Read this post for more important details and teaching tips for teaching digraphs!
What is Kamishibai Storytelling? Several years ago, I taught four hundred sixth graders each year (yikes!) I was always searching for different drama lessons including storytelling styles. Then, I ran on to Kamishibai storytelling. According to Wikipedia.com, "Kamishibai, sometimes called Paper Drama, is a form of Japanese street theatre and storytelling that was popular during
The very first time I used task cards in my classroom, I was hooked! I love task cards because these little cards are loaded with a great amount of focused, concentrated practice for my students, and they can be completed in such a variety of ways! My students love them because the task cards are […]
Summary sentences are the perfect reading strategy for increasing reading comprehension. Learn more about summary sentences in this blog post!
An interview with indie author Ruthie Davis about her middle grade novel, The Secrets and Peculiar Adventures of Jillian Dangerous.
Practice reading with this remedial reading material in Filipino with words having KPK pattern with the following word endings: -ab, -ib at...
Guided reading groups are one of the most complex areas of planning and instruction. I've narrowed the focus to upper elementary reading.
Sick of spending way too long planning reading lessons…only to then have to turn around and spend MORE time planning writing? Wish your students would make greater connections between reading...
Learn five tricks you can do to use reading task cards to improve reading comprehension in upper elementary.
Reading logs are a common practice in many classrooms. Find out what you need to know to ensure you're using reading logs that actually work!
Reading logs are a common practice in many classrooms. Find out what you need to know to ensure you're using reading logs that actually work!
Want reading logs that actually work? I've got loads of tips for you! Head to the blog post for all these details PLUS so much more!
