Teaching Vocabulary with Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots Using Science of Reading Strategies
Struggling with teaching vocabulary and word work in upper elementary? When it comes to building strong readers, understanding word parts
Teaching Historical Fiction
If you have been a follower of mine for a while, you know that teaching historical fiction is one of
Great books for back to school!
There are many reasons why we should read books to students in the first weeks of school. Here are a
Classroom Library Organization
Well, it’s back to school time for me, and a big part of my classroom preparations involved “tidying up” my
Creating a culture for successful independent reading
I highly doubt there are many teachers out there who debate the value of independent reading for elementary students. The
Taking Reading Status with Independent Reading
Today I want to share with you a little something that I have done in different forms for YEARS. Do
Teaching a Historical Fiction Unit: Getting Started
One of my favorite units to teach is my historical fiction unit. I love it for SO many reasons! Historical
Before You Read, While You Read, After You Read: Comprehension Activities
I know this may come as a shock to you–but we teachers are swamped. I’m confident that 99% of us
“Thirst” by Varsha Bajaj – A Social Issues Novel Study
Several years ago the book “Fish in a Tree” became one of the most popular books for addressing social issues
How to Plan and Organize Literature Circles (Making Your Book Clubs AMAZING!)
If you are one of the many upper elementary teachers who incorporate some type of book clubs or literature circles
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