My theme this year is a color scheme of black, pink, and blue…. which was completely inspired by Reagan Tunstall from Tunstall’s Teaching Tidbits! Thanks, Reagan! Enjoy!!!! Student Mailboxes, homework basket, sink area…. Art Station Supplies This is my double-sided table. One side is the Art Station and the other side is our Work on … My Classroom Read More »
A reading log is an organizational tool used to keep track of reading progress. There are different types of reading logs that measure different time periods.
Decodable readers are a great tool for growing strong readers in Kindergarten or 1st grade. Find out the benefits of using decodable books in your classroom.
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Reading comprehension is an integral part of a classroom reading program. The question is, are your reading comprehension activites engaging?
Setting up reader's notebooks can set your students up for reading success. Your students will refer back to the information all year long.
How to teach nonfiction text features. Find some new ideas for teaching text features and grab a free scavenger hunt too!
Make guided reading time effective and stress-free. Read about my solution to making guided reading groups and independent reading time rigorous.
Happy Tuesday blog friends! I am so excited to compile ALL of my guided reading/Daily 5 ideas into one easy to read and follow blog post! Every year I am so impressed with how quickly my students grasp the Daily 5/Guided Reading time of the day. It truly ends up being one of their favorite times of...
I have said it before, but I truly believe small group time is the most important time of our day. Small groups are the backbone of my instruction because I can meet the needs of all of the learners in my classroom. Combined with whole class instruction and activities, small groups help me ensure my ... Read More about Making the Most of Guided Reading Groups, Part 2
I believe that small group time is THE most important time of our day. Small groups are the backbone of my instruction. Small group instruction allows me to really meet the needs of all of the learners in my classroom. Together with whole class instruction and activities, small groups help me ensure my students master ... Read More about Making the Most of Guided Reading Groups Part 1
Guided Reading is a powerful teaching tool, but needs careful consideration to make it most effective. Find 13 tips for better lessons here!
In this post, I use simple charts to show the differences between these important literacy routines!
In today’s post, I’ll share tricks I’ve learned that have helped me make the most of my guided reading time AND get rid of that super-rushed feeling. I’ll explain how I changed my mindset when it comes to guided reading, and how I solved several problems related to timing and scheduling.
I am in my second year of teaching, and am just getting into the swing of Guided Reading . However, the more and more I research and implem...
Looking for a new way to reinforce reading comprehension before, during, and after reading questions? Us it for Morning Meetings, Whole or Small groups, or leave it for a Sub, and your students will have a blast year-round. Improve reading comprehension with this Digital Spinner! This engaging resource adds an interactive twist to reading activities. With just a spin, students can explore various comprehension aspects, including plot, characters, setting, & more. Use it during guided reading, independent study, or literacy centers. This spinner complements any fiction text, making it perfect for guided reading, literacy centers, and small group activities. Engage higher-order thinking with plot, characters, language, and more. ߷ Use it with any book to introduce Story Elements. ߷ Interactive Game to reinforce Reading Comprehension During Morning Meetings ߷ Assign it as a Reading Center for After Reading ߷ Use it as a Whole Group Before Reading and During Reading ߷ Reinforce the 5W's ߷ Plot ߷ Summary ߷ Asking Questions ߷ Making Prediction ߷ Inferences ߷ Use it to help you better interactively assess your students. ߷ This Spinner is to help teachers reinforce the skill and engage students while learning! ߷ Use it as a whole group activity or assign it as a literacy center activity. ߷ Use the spinner as part of a game board. ߷ Use the spinner as a Pop Quiz. ߷ Use as a fun interactive game. Students take turns asking and telling (community building). ߷ Divide the classroom into two groups. Tally their answers, and the group that collects the most points win. ߷ Students take turns spinning the spinner and following the prompt on the spinner. Included: ߷ 1 Spinner for Asking and Answering Questions ߷Who ߷ Where ߷ When ߷ Why ߷ How ߷ What ߷ Which ߷Whose Note: PowerPoint File ⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏ I will appreciate your feedback and review. I read every comment and appreciate your taking the time to leave a review. Thank you so much for all you do for students as educators! M. Tehfe Literacy Tales Where Stories Come Alive✎
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Do you struggle to group your students according to their levels ? • Grab this Leveled Reading Guide to help you plan each activity. This is a leveled reading guide that will help you prepare and organize by student levels. • It includes the purpose for each strategy or activity, groups, materials, time, procedures, and targeted levels. • Print them and insert them in your binder. • -It includes the purpose, number of students in each group, materials, time target levels, and procedures for each one below: • -Shared Reading • -Interactive Read-Aloud • -Strategy Groups • -Guided Reading • -Level of Introductions Click Link in Bio https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Leveled-Reading-Plans-A-Z-for-Teachers-6241872 •
Find out this teacher's simple secret to guided reading lessons and be set for your guided reading groups!
Guided reading is a fantastic instructional tool, but it comes with caveats. Find out what mistakes you might be making with guided reading.
