The importance of reading aloud in the upper elementary classroom cannot be over emphasized. Reading aloud to students allows them to hear rich language and vocabulary that they may not be able to read on their own, even in the upper elementary grades. It draws them into fascinating stories and… Read some More »
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Using Learning Targets to Be an Effective Teacher
Your district may require that you post learning targets in your classroom for your lessons. But did you realize that learning targets are the number one tool teachers can use to make their lessons more effective? What Are Learning Targets? First, learning targets are a statement of what you intend… Read some More »
How to Differentiate Effortlessly
In a classroom of 25 or so students, reading levels can range from 2nd grade to 10th grade. As a good teacher, you know each student’s level, because you’ve already individually assessed each student. One good assessment system is the Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment system. Each student needs to… Read some More »
Morning Routines to Focus Your Students
Students need routine. Morning routines should get students learning as soon as they enter the room. I would like to share with you a resource for the best morning routine I have ever used in my classroom. It’s the 5-Minute Daily Language Review. When students enter your room, they know… Read some More »