Reading Workshop: How to Keep Your Mini Lesson Focused
…summary of the book and discuss the skill you are focusing on. Plan ahead and use the mentor text as a read-aloud during morning meetings or use the same book…
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5 Ways to Create a Class Community
…note, print it on a sheet of labels, stick the label on the postcards, sign them, and stick them in the mail! You can also make your own postcards to…
5 Time Saving Tips for Classroom Setup
…so many things to write names on once you receive your class list. Name tags, clothespins, craft sticks (to choose partners, etc.), lockers/desk tags, mailbox labels, folder labels, notebook labels,…
How to Use Volunteers in Your Classroom
…home. Labeling-If you are like me, I love to label all the things! But it does take time, so don’t be afraid to send things home with students for families…
January Books & Activities Your Upper Elementary Students Will Love
…Having students complete a foldable book is a great way to share their thoughts with small groups or during a morning meeting. 4. Big Plans by Bob Shea & Lane…
How to Group Students for a Successful Reading Workshop
…instructional reading levels. So when you are meeting with students in small reading groups, the groups are at or around the same instructional levels. Let’s start first with determining students’…
A Guide to Meaningful Reading Conferences
…to model goal-setting behavior. Goal setting is sometimes hard for students and meeting one on one allows you time to model the language and questioning that is involved in setting…
Teacher Tips for Successful Parent-Teacher Conferences
…things mentioned on the survey. Prepare a sign for the door to let everyone know if you are ready or if you are still meeting with another family. You don’t…
5 Anchor Charts You Need to Launch Reading Workshop
…actively participate in creating the anchor chart with you. During the mini-lesson, the whole group will sit together, ideally on a carpet or small meeting area. The mini-lesson introduces the…