Our classrooms are full of invaluable tools that can equip our students with critical thinking skills and spark a lifelong love of reading and writing. Can you guess what these tools are? It’s mentor texts! Utilizing the right mentor texts can completely transform your instruction and your students’ experiences with
If you constantly find yourself saying “I wish I had more time to fit everything in”, then this episode is for you. Teachers have so much content to cover each day, and it can feel like an impossible task to make it work, especially in your reading block. That’s where
Have you ever had a student who reads like the wind but struggles to remember anything from the text? Or, if they do remember anything, they are simply regurgitating facts and details? This is a case of reading consumption vs. reading comprehension and it’s time to unpack the reasons behind
Our classrooms are full of invaluable tools that can equip our students with critical thinking skills and spark a lifelong love of reading and writing. Can you guess what these tools are? It’s mentor texts! Utilizing the right mentor texts can completely transform your instruction and your students’ experiences with
If you constantly find yourself saying “I wish I had more time to fit everything in”, then this episode is for you. Teachers have so much content to cover each day, and it can feel like an impossible task to make it work, especially in your reading block. That’s where
Have you ever had a student who reads like the wind but struggles to remember anything from the text? Or, if they do remember anything, they are simply regurgitating facts and details? This is a case of reading consumption vs. reading comprehension and it’s time to unpack the reasons behind
Hey there, I’m Ciera Harris, your friendly host at The Literacy Lounge! 📚 As a passionate advocate for elementary reading education, I’m on a mission to empower and support dedicated teachers like you. With a background in research-based strategies, I’m here to provide you with actionable insights and practical tips that will transform your classroom into a thriving literacy haven. Together, let’s unlock the magic of reading for our young learners and create a brighter future, one page at a time. Welcome to The Literacy Lounge! 🎙️📖
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