Hello, I'm Ciera!​

I’m a former elementary school teacher turned teacherpreneur.  I have spent the last decade perfecting my reading instruction to help other teachers do the same!  If you’re an elementary teacher who knows they want MORE out of their reading instruction, you’ve found the right gal to help!  

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intervention mistakes in reading

Reading Intervention Mistakes You Might Be Making

Embarking on the journey of implementing reading intervention in elementary education is akin to setting sail on uncharted waters. The goal is crystal clear: to enhance literacy skills and instill a love for reading. However, the seas are not always calm, and there are common mistakes that even the most well-intentioned teachers can make. In this comprehensive exploration, we’ll delve into three critical pitfalls, providing insights into why they happen, the consequences from both teacher and student perspectives, and actionable tips to navigate these challenges. So, let’s hoist the sails and set forth on the quest for literacy success! Reading Intervention Mistake #1 – Overlooking Individualized Assessment: Why It Happens: The oversight of individualized assessments often stems from a myriad of challenges. Time constraints, large

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Building background knowledge

Easy Ways to Build Your Students Background Knowledge

Are you always trying to find ways to build comprehension in students? I’m sure you are! Teachers have an enormous goal of helping students learn to understand what they read. It is important to remember that this does not require any fancy strategies or expensive programs. One of the best ways to build understanding involves background knowledge. This allows students to have context, develop their schema, and gain insight into the topic. Thankfully, there are easy ways to build your students’ background knowledge! So, let’s dive in and review a few options.  Strategy 1: Diverse Exploration of Nonfiction Texts  When building background knowledge in students, nonfiction texts build a robust foundation. This is because they include so many diverse topics, allowing students to build background

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