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Informative writing gives student authors a way to teach others about a topic using writing. This is such an important skill for students to have because this is the most common type of writing we use in our everyday lives. An example of when we use this is when we
It is essential that students have access to a full and diverse classroom library at their fingertips. Access to quality literature is Prior to the start of the year, we as teachers need to think about how to create a space in our classroom that nurtures student curiosity regarding our
It is incredibly important to create a space in your classroom that is specifically designed for read-alouds, whole group instruction and class meetings. How will you set up a class meeting area in your classroom? There are so many different ideas on Pinterest and educational blogs. It can be overwhelming!
As teachers, we know how valuable time with our students is: Pull outs for special education services, state testing, assemblies, and the days leading up to the holidays and vacations – forget about it! Additionally, we have mandates set by the federal, state, and local governments. We have expectations set
As classroom teachers, we know how important it is to have a fully-stocked classroom library that includes a variety of genres, topics, plot lines, characters, settings, cultures, reading levels, etc. It is important for students to easily access texts that are interesting to them, show characters, plots, and settings that
Parents reading aloud to their child or children every day is one of the most important things they can do. As teachers, we know that it supports students in growing into proficient readers and learners. One of my favorite quotes is from Emilie Buchwald who said, “Children are made readers
Books! Glorious books! While we want our kids reading a variety of great literature to themselves, there are also books we hoard to use as read alouds and mentor texts. How do we keep these books separate but also accessible? Read below to learn how to organize read aloud books
There are so many books available at our fingertips now more than ever. With the help of Amazon, Barnes and Noble, small bookstores, and local libraries, thousands of children’s books are a click or just a short drive away. There are so many books to choose from that it can
Children love to be read to. Whether it is on the laps of their parents or on a rug listening to their teacher, it is a special time when they can listen and enjoy literature that they may not be able to access independently. Read alouds are an incredibly valuable
This is the tale of how a 3rd grade teacher who once hated teaching paragraph writing (spoiler alert: it was me) used a simple system called Paragraph of the Week to transform her reluctant writers into excited authors and rapidly improved student writing. For real. It can be really challenging
Teaching main idea and details is simple once you have a solid understanding of the literacy concept and a systematic approach to teaching it. This blog post will support you in developing an understanding of what it is by providing definitions, comparisons, and examples. In addition, it will recommend lesson
This blog post will give you a link to some free printables and explain how I managed to… replace the chorus of groans with loud cheers and excitement about writing solve the problem of what to do with early finishers easily document their progress as writers over the course of
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