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A highly effective strategy for how to teach asking questions to elementary students is to read aloud a picture book that lends itself to teaching this reading strategy. Reading aloud a picture book facilitates a learning experience where you can model how to use asking questions to better understand the
At this point, we have discussed Scarborough’s Rope as it relates to reading development. We know the different strands, but how do they intertwine as our students get older? Does the Science of Reading shed any light to upper elementary reading? If you are curious, read on to learn about
The Science of Reading shows us that small group instruction is vital. Wondering what to teach during small group lessons? And what are the other students doing during this time? Read on to see what the Science of Reading supports in regards to small group instruction! Why Small Groups? Small
The Science of Reading teaches us that there needs to be a systematic approach to phonics. For reading intervention, that means we must differentiate, be explicit, and gather data to track student progress. Read below to see reading intervention ideas in relation to the Science of Reading! 10 Science of
Around 80% of high frequency words are decodable. But what about the other 20%? Do you find trick words challenging to teach? Using Heart Words can help struggling students map out irregular words and identify patterns. Read on to learn more about Heart Words as they relate to the Science
Are you hearing more and more people reference RAN data, but unsure what exactly this is? You are not alone! There are so many assessments used to support reading instruction. Read on to learn about the RAN assessment and what it means in regards to reading development. What is RAN
The secret to teaching in October and keeping students engaged and learning is integrating holidays and special days into your instruction. There are so many holidays and special days in October to celebrate with your elementary students. Some of the more popular ones are National Bullying Prevention Month, Halloween, Indigenous
If you are looking for fun October activities for elementary students, then you found the right place! This post will share some of the best resources for teaching and celebrating some popular holidays and events like Halloween, Indigenous Peoples Day, and more. Learn all about the October activities below! 20
Do you want to do something fun with your students, but also academic? Do you need quick print-and-go activities to have on hand? If so, these seasonal activity packets are great resources to have prepped and ready on your desk for whenever you need some engaging activities. The activity packets
As researchers and scientists learn more about brain function, we are able to provide reason to the way we learn to read. Wondering how all this happens? Read this post to learn about the Science of Reading and its connection to the brain. How Does the Brain Process Reading? Although
Orthographic mapping is another buzzword we are hearing from the Science of Reading. You may have questions, like a lot of us! What is it? Is it important for readers to know? How do I teach it? Well, look no further! Read below to learn more about Orthographic Mapping and
If you are an elementary teacher looking to learn how to help your students control their impulses, then you found the right place! Impulse control skills prepare kids to regulate their behavior. Students who are able to control their impulses are more independent than students who cannot. In this post,
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