Creating a Classroom Library on a Budget
Reading is an essential skill for children’s growth and development and one of the best ways to help your students become better readers is by…
View PostReading is an essential skill for children’s growth and development and one of the best ways to help your students become better readers is by…
View PostCreating a strong school-to-home connection can be so important for the success of the school year. School-to-home communication is a two-way street and when you…
The first day after winter break sometimes feels like a second first day of school. You never know what to expect! It’s hard to get…
Spelling mistakes: they seem like a never-ending battle! “How do you spell…..?” “I don’t know how to spell…” may be familiar statements in many classrooms. …
Parent-teacher conferences always seem to sneak up on you, don’t they? A quick 15-20 minute conference takes a lot of time to prepare for and…
Reading conferences are one the best parts of reading workshop. I know it may not always feel that way; you may feel unsure of how…
Let’s talk about test prep….to be honest, I am not a fan of the phrase “test prep.” I think it stresses everyone out! Teachers start…
Every time our students pick up a book they pick up new vocabulary, build new connections, are introduced to new words, are presented with new…
Using formative assessments can help you determine what your students understand from your lesson. They are quick and meaningful check-ins with your student’s understanding and…