Early Finisher Ideas in the Elementary Classroom
One of the great things about teaching is that we are gifted with a classroom full of students who are all special and unique. Teachers
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Visualization Mini Lessons for the Elementary Classroom
Teaching visualization is one of the most important strategies students need to know. Albert Einstein once said, “If I can’t see it, I can’t understand
Fall Mentor Texts for the Elementary Classroom
Fall is such a glorious time of year, especially if you live somewhere where you truly get to experience it! The cool breezes, the leaves
How Schema Affect Students’ Reading Comprehension?
Ever wonder what’s the most valuable asset a student brings with him or her when reading? It’s nothing that comes from our reading lessons or
Guided Reading vs. Strategy Groups
Small groups are an essential part of our reading routine. With all of our readers on various levels, it’s impossible to meet everyone’s needs just
Making Inference Mentor Texts for the Elementary Classroom
Making Inferences is one of the most difficult skills to teach! What’s crazy about it, is that students make inferences all the time and they
Reading Block Planning Tips
It’s a back to school tradition. Teacher head to Target to grab the latest finds in the Target Dollar Spot, they put up their bulletin
First Year Teacher Must Haves
Congrats on your first year teaching job! I am sure in your preparation for your new role in the classroom, you have given some thought
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