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…
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January Books & Activities Your Upper Elementary Students Will Love
Coming back after winter break, to a brand new year, is always fun. There’s excitement in the air, but it can also feel like the…
Why is Reading Aloud Important?
There is something so special about reading with students, hearing their excitement, listening to their questions, and having discussions. Reading aloud provides a connection between…
3 Mini-Lessons to Teach Character Traits
Teaching characters to students in upper elementary grades starts to get more complex than the character traits taught in primary grades. We not only think…
The Importance of Silent and Independent Reading
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…
The Importance of Interactive Read Aloud
Reading aloud to students has always been one of my favorite parts of the day. Connecting through books is so powerful. The read-aloud strategy is…
The Day You Begin: Favorite Getting to Know You Activities
“The Day You Begin” by Jacqueline Woodson is a beautiful book to share at the beginning of the school year. The first days and weeks…
5 Reasons to Use Mentor Text in Your Classroom
There are so many benefits to reading mentor text in your classroom. Reading aloud helps develop positive reading habits, exposes children to advanced vocabulary, demonstrates…