I'll never forget the most important lesson I learned in college as an educator. It had a HUGE impact on me, and I still think about it every year as I get my new group of students. I was a double major - elementary and special education. At my particular university, this meant I took 13 credits more than than someone pursuing a an elementary education degree. What it really meant - more sped classes. No biggie. So I took my special … [Read more...] about The Most Important Educator Lesson
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Kindergarten Reading and Writing Centers
Here's how I taught Kindergarten Reading and Writing Centers. No, I am not teaching Kindergarten this year, but I wanted to let you know how I ran my Kindergarten centers when I was teaching them. Everyone runs theirs differently, but I always like reading what other people do. Sometimes I hear about something and it's like, "Whoa! Why hadn't I thought of that?!" So here is what I did, as well as links to as many of the resources as I could … [Read more...] about Kindergarten Reading and Writing Centers
Reading a Play to Practice Close Reading
My kids loved to read plays! And we often read one just before a holiday, before summer vacation, or on another occasion when an especially engaging activity was needed – but reading a play doesn’t have to be just for a break! There are lots of everyday close reading skills that can be incorporated into reading a play, and you can make it as simple or as complicated as you have time for. This post contains affiliate links. You can read my entire … [Read more...] about Reading a Play to Practice Close Reading
How to Prepare for a New School Year When You Are Switching Grades
While there are many people out there who have taught the same grade for many years, or sometimes even decades - I am not that person. After seven years in the classroom I taught seven different things. Then during my eighth year I did yet another different thing by becoming an administrator. That's why today I want to share with you how to prepare for a new school year when you are switching grades. There are many things to consider when you … [Read more...] about How to Prepare for a New School Year When You Are Switching Grades
Agriculture Reading Activities for the Upper Elementary Classroom
Have you ever heard the joke about chocolate milk coming from brown cows? Growing up and always living in rural South Dakota, I would laugh when I heard it. Then I traveled a bit and realized some people truly believe that or other types of ag myths. I wanted to find a way to help educate students, so these agriculture reading activities were born for upper elementary students. Ready to buy? You can see all the Agriculture Reading … [Read more...] about Agriculture Reading Activities for the Upper Elementary Classroom
10 Basic Tips for Parents to Teach their Child to Read
When it comes time for your child to learn how to read, it is vital that parents take an active role in this important development stage. Whether it is your first child or your fourth, every kid learns in a different way. We have gathered some of the most helpful, yet basic tips that can help any parent teach their child to read. Practicing Regularly Setting time aside each day will help improve your child’s reading level … [Read more...] about 10 Basic Tips for Parents to Teach their Child to Read
Reading Thought Bubbles
These reading thought bubbles are a great reading activity to see what types of questions your students are already aware of at the start of the year. Or it can also be used for test prep or review at other times. You can also help build on their knowledge and use these as anchor charts or reminders throughout the year. Here's how I used these in my 6th grade classroom... We had a thirty minute intervention reading block at my school each day. … [Read more...] about Reading Thought Bubbles
Close Reading FREEBIE
Close Reading FREEBIE - One Time Old Time Story {Grades 4-6} This Close Reading freebie was designed for two reasons– to maintain my student’s attention and to give them more exposure to close reading. My students love reading and listening to stories about my grandpa, and I thought your students would enjoy it as well. It truly has a unique “voice” to it! Stories from previous generations have always been a treasure to me, so I want to pass … [Read more...] about Close Reading FREEBIE
Close Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions – Stories from Days Past
This close reading "One Time, Old Time" download is great for 4th, 5th, or 6th grade students. I designed this when teaching fourth, fifth, and sixth grade reading to maintain my student's attention and to give the more exposure to close reading. My students love listening to the "voice" of my cowboy grandpa in the many stories he wrote. WHAT YOU GET: Five close reading stories Three sets of questions (1st read, 2nd read, 3rd … [Read more...] about Close Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions – Stories from Days Past
