Clik here to view.
Ideas for the Morning
Honestly, how the morning starts is a great predictor of how the way will go. So, if students come in loud and excited, they will often continue like this. While it is nice to see students so happy,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Phonics Assessments
When many teachers were in elementary school themselves, they learned to read by memorizing words and reading pictures. However, reading instruction is much different today! There is now a significant...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Teddy Bear Day
Did you know September 9th is National Teddy Bear Day in the US and October 27th internationally? This day is always popular among students since they love to cuddle soft teddy bears! So, teachers can...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Building Relationships and a Classroom Community
As students settle into their new classroom, they may have all sorts of nerves. For instance, many need time to warm up to a new teacher and routines. Students are also nervous about who they will sit...
View ArticleClik here to view.
October Differentiated Reading Comprehension Passages
Honestly, there are not enough words to describe how hard it is to teach students to read. Since everyone picks up decoding, blending, and segmenting at different speeds, every student is at a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Favorite Phonics Activities
Phonics instruction is crucial in developing the reading and writing skills of our students. With the right lessons and activities, students do not memorize words. Instead, they gain deep insight into...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New Things To Try In the New year
As the ball drops on New Year’s Eve, people make new resolutions and goals for their personal lives. However, teachers also have students do this before or after the break. Many of these include hopes...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Monthly Poems
Building fluency in students takes a lot of practice, patience, and perseverance. However, all the work involved is worth it, as students need to be fluent readers. Since teachers understand this...
View ArticleClik here to view.
presidents’ Day ActiviTies
When students hear the words “President’s Day,” they often think about an extra day off school. However, they must know the reason behind the day. It is a time to celebrate all of the United States...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Solar Eclipse
Can you believe April 8th is almost here!? It feels like we’ve been preparing for the Solar Eclipse for such a long time, and it is finally weeks away! Since this event is monumental, it is crucial...
View Article
