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Motivation and its Effects on Reading Comprehension
Reading comprehension is the ability to interpret language and make meaning from the words on the page. It is an important skill that is essential
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Earth Day Picture Books
Every year on April 22nd, people from all over the country gather to help clean, educate, and protect our beloved Earth. Although this should be
Centers & Stations
Task Cards Do’s & Don’ts
So just to clarify and make sure we’re all on the same page, task cards are small pieces of paper, and on each one is
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The Writing Process With Play Dough
It’s inevitable, teaching the writing process. It doesn’t matter what grade level you teach, it needs to be reviewed every year! Why not have them
Reading Strategies and Why You Should Teach Them!
There is no doubt that reading teachers everywhere have their work cut out for them. With readers coming into the classroom all at different levels
Mentor Text Planning Made Easy
Picking the perfect mentor text can truly turn a good lesson into a great one. Literature is the heartbeat of the classroom. Anytime we can
Essentials of a Mini Lesson
As a teacher, we typically have quite a few resources at our exposal. Unfortunately, time isn’t one of them. Time is very much an enemy
Professional Teaching Books Every Teacher Should Read
Professional growth is important in any occupation. Continuing to learn more and to do more helps us to stay at the top of our field.
End of the Year Mentor Texts
You’ve done it, yet again! You’ve made it to the end of the school year. Okay, maybe you have a month or so to go,
Making Inferences Tips for the Elementary Classroom
Students need to understand how to use many different skills and strategies in order to become a proficient reader. From understanding the different story elements
Lesson Plan Essentials for the Elementary Classroom
Lessons are absolutely the heartbeat of the classroom. A strong lesson takes time, thinking, data, and a balance of instructional strategies. In my years in
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