4 Engaging Reading Interventions All Your Students Will Love
Whenever I step into a classroom, I can’t help but notice the diverse group of young students. Some kids are great readers, devouring books with
Reading and ELA Skills are the foundation of much of our instruction, but they don’t have to be boring! In this section, I share strategies to incorporate thinking skills into your ELA instruction along with ways to help your students cultivate a love of reading.
This biography unit on Kamala Harris includes a biography and 11 reader response activities. These activities engage students in critical thinking while learning about the life of the first female vice-president of the United States and first vice president of African-American or South Asian-American descent.
Whenever I step into a classroom, I can’t help but notice the diverse group of young students. Some kids are great readers, devouring books with
Using a poem of the week routine has been proven to be an effective way to build reading fluency, but it’s also useful for other
Not all kids celebrate Halloween; therefore, I plan several engaging alternative Halloween activities during the month of October. As teachers, it’s our responsibility to offer
Sharing picture books about inventors is a great way to provide elementary kids with real-life examples of perseverance and creative problem-solving. By immersing students in
Haiku Activities are the perfect addition to your Spring Lesson Plans as April is National Poetry Month! It is so important to introduce students to
Picture books aren’t just for primary kids! Look no further than sophisticated picture books if you’re searching for a fun and effective way to encourage
In winter, it can be hard to keep your students’ attention. Many days are cold and dreary, while some just seem to stretch on forever
Broad vocabulary skills are essential for overall success in a variety of topics within English Language Arts. There are plenty of ways to teach basic
“I’m done! Now what?” These are dreaded words every teacher has heard more than a time or two! Creating lessons that will serve a diverse
Phonics is a keystone component of the primary classroom. So much of the daily rhythm in the classroom revolves around strengthening phonics skills and continuing
Mistakes. We ALL make them. And yet, many of us can’t help but feel bad when they occur. This is also true for our students.
Have you ever thought about the fact that the skills that are the hardest for you to learn are often the ones you remember best?