It’s important to understand reading fundamentals when you’re asking yourself why your kid can’t read. Unlike popular belief, reading is not just saying the words on a given page. It’s actually much more than that. There are 5 Pillars of Reading that teachers must focus on in order to help struggling students become readers. 5 …
Many people see interactive read alouds as just a free for all. You pick a book off the shelf at random, open it up, and read to your students for 10-15 minutes; however, it is SOOOOOOO much more than that. Or should be at least. Every moment you have with your students is VITAL. If …
You guys!! It’s the most wonderful time of the year. I absolutely love Fall. The pumpkin scents, the delicious frappes, the cooler weather. Man, it’s the best. Buttttttt my absolute favorite part about Fall is that it’s the season of giving and being thankful. The Fall holidays are a perfect time for you to remind …
Jenga has been a hit in my classroom for years now. It’s the one game my students NEVER get tired of playing. I’ve created a Jenga math review set that goes over TONS of different math skills needed in a primary classroom such as: Fractions, Shapes, Addition, Subtraction, Place Value, Time, Money, Skip Counting, Comparing …
My family loves Chick-Fil-A. Like, I might as well hand them over my paycheck kinda love since we’re their constantly! 😉 It’s our go-to fast food spot because 1. It’s delicious and 2. You’re only ever in line for .7 seconds, even when it’s wrapped around the building. I don’t know how they do it, …
Guys! Summer is HERE! Can you believe it? The school year felt like it had JUST begun, and it’s already came and went. I must’ve blinked. This summer I’ll be staying at home with my two sweet peas and loving on them allllll dayyyyyy longgggg! 🙂 My oldest (10) is super independent now but my youngest …
The school year is about to begin and I’ve had a lot of parents ask me if their child is ready to start Kindergarten. Here are my tips on what you should introduce to your child before school starts, to begin the year off on the right foot! Name, Phone Number, Address As a safety …
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Teachers, summer as we know it is basically over. Even if you’re sitting on the couch or on a far away beach, we all know where your minds really are… the classroom! It’s inevitable. As soon as August 1st comes along teachers everywhere begin to get that itch and start planning for the upcoming school …
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Character Study Teaching character study in series chapter books is one of my favorite units to cover! I love the excitement my students have as they crack up a new book and dive right in. I couple this unit with my book club small group work and it makes the perfect pair. Find out more …
Starting Book Clubs in the Classroom Book clubs are one of my favorite times of the day! It’s magical to see your students in the zone, engaged in books that make them oh so happy! The best part is that it builds upon their comprehension muscles and makes them much stronger readers. In my class, …
What do writers write Creating strong writers all starts with you as the facilitator. Explicitly modeling and thinking aloud day in and day out is essential to build upon your young writers skills. One way to start off strong is to discuss what Writers write. Each year I create an anchor chart with my kiddos …
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“Readers read” is a quote that comes out of my mouth daily! Reading time is sacred. I know it. My students know it. My administration knows it. I feel blessed to have found a way to incorporate reading into my schedule in a way that’s perfect for me and my kiddos and I’d love to …
