

Resources for Launching Reading Workshop
Setting the stage for a successful Reading Workshop is essential at the beginning of the year. So why should you not simply jump into the
Setting the stage for a successful Reading Workshop is essential at the beginning of the year. So why should you not simply jump into the
It is so important to celebrate Earth Day. Today it’s even more so! In my classroom, we celebrate with many read alouds and activities. Read
April is one of my favorite months of the school year because of Poetry Month. It’s fun to write, fun to read, and the students
Reading workshop is my JAM! I love reading workshop because it works. Also, who doesn’t love to read aloud to students. Students crave being read
One of my fondest memories as a fourth-grader was my teacher, Mrs. Meyers, reading The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary. I remember her
Graphic organizers have been around forever, but do you use them to their full potential? I know that I always haven’t, so that is why
Prepping our student for the “test” is a necessary evil. I could dive into reasons why I don’t agree with the testing, which I know
We adults, know the significance behind Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy. Below, you will find a collection of read alouds and activities perfect for
You head to Pinterest to find an anchor chart. It’s super cute! It’s colorful, nice and neat, and the graphics are amazing! Who has time
We are getting ready to read the book Frindle, by Andrew Clements. I love all of Andrew Clements’ books, and so do the students! To
Did you know that researchers estimate 85% of achievement test scores are based on the vocabulary of the standards? Now that right there is a
November’s edition of the Bright-Ideas Link-up is quite the special one! This month is a round-up of all the fantastic Bright Ideas from months past.
I used to dread teaching prefixes, suffixes, and roots more than anything else. Finding resources were few and far between and were usually worksheet based. The
For the fourth week in a row, my students can’t wait to see how many words a minute they can read! That is exciting news
Last week I introduced character traits to my students. We are reading Freckle Juice by Judy Blume. Determining character traits to describe Andrew, is pretty
Looking for a versatile tool for close reading? Try a page protector. Keep reading because it’s more than you think! Using a page protector for