Tips for a Talkative Class
…It is an amazing thing! But, it also might mean they become a little chatty. Now, I love working in small groups and the buzz of students talking in the…
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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,…
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…
Test Prep: Upper Elementary Students & Standardized Tests
…can then decide if those questions are literal or inferential. You can have students work in groups with different passages and then have groups switch to try to answer the…
Reading Workshop: How to Keep Your Mini Lesson Focused
…skill. It should be about 5-10 minutes…hence the name “mini.” The skill that you teach in your mini-lesson will be a focus during your small reading groups and students’ independent…
Close Reading: Giving Students a Purpose for Repeated Reading
…with their reading. They can easily locate the passage, response pages, and anything else they need to read closely. If your students work in small groups, each group can keep…
How to Tackle Grading When It Seems Overwhelming
…the teacher can be helpful, a quick peer conference can also be a great way to correct student work. It is easy to pop in with small groups or partners…
Free Running Records: Tips and Tracking Pages
Grouping students for small reading groups can feel overwhelming. Grab everything you need to level your students into small reading groups. You’ll get free tips for running records and 4…
5 Anchor Charts You Need to Launch Reading Workshop
…meet in small groups and conference with students uninterrupted (which is a reoccurring theme of our workshop!). And taking time to help students learn to pick books as you are…
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