Just in case you’ve missed it, I wanted to share Read, Write, Think classroom resources with you. You’ll find free lesson plans, calendar resources, printables, and so much more. I like browsing the calendar activities each month to look for author birthdays, relevant history events, and holiday resources too. Their Student Interactives are the best…
Pin It I’ve noticed over the years that my students are great summarizers, but not so great at connecting with, talking about, and thinking through their reading. Their discussions are mostly limited to summaries and retellings. Focused lessons on thinking deeply about reading help push us to the next level. When we’re ready to move…
I’m sure you’ve heard of National Geographic Magazine, but did you know they have student editions too? A few years ago I requested to switch to National Geographic Explorer from our previous classroom subscription. I decided to create a packet to go with each magazine that would activate background knowledge and provide extension activities. After…
I heard about Quizlet last summer and was eager to try it with my students this year. If you haven’t heard of it, it’s definitely worth checking out. Basically, it’s an online flashcard program that allows you to create your own flashcards and then use them to play games. There are also assessment options. As…
I love reading workshop! My favorite part of reading workshop is doing book clubs with my students. I’ve tried several different ways over the years. When I first started, I would meet with groups one at a time. We’d work our way through the chapters together, taking turns reading aloud and silently. We’d discuss as…
Pin It The library is one of the most important parts of our classroom. When I first started teaching, I inherited a handful of used books from the teacher who retired the year before. I sorted the books into four small tubs of picture books and one spinning rack of chapter books, roughly organized by…