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GUIDED READING DOCUMENTATION FOLDER

Teachers have binders for everything. We have binders for student information, substitutes, and documentation. The last thing I want on my table while teaching in small groups is a bulky binder. For years I’ve used this DIY guided reading documentation folder. It’s so easy to make, and it saves so much space at your teacher […]

GUIDED READING ORGANIZATION AND DOCUMENTS

Guided reading is a must in my classroom. It’s the best and most effective way to help students achieve their reading goals. It’s my favorite part of the day, and I’m so excited to share with you how I organize my groups and what documents I use during each meeting! GET SOME BINS! Dollar Tree […]

JOURNAL TEMPLATE

I love teaching a little one to write. But I’ve had so many questions from people. “How do you do it?” “Where do I start?” “How do I meet all of my learners?” Those are all very valid questions. And when I get these questions, I tell people to not make writing stressful for kids. […]

SYLLABLE SORT CLASSROOM CENTERS

Do you teach in small groups just to have other students come to ask you questions? You need literacy centers in your classroom ASAP! Literacy centers are a MUST in my classroom. If you’re a classroom teacher, you understand the importance of literacy centers. They have such a positive impact on our learners development! Introducing […]

AN ALTERNATIVE TO WORD WALLS IN THE CLASSROOM

Word walls were a must in my classroom. And to be honest, I still have one. However, teachers are taking a different route when it comes to learning new words. Sound walls are now an alternative to word walls in many early elementary classrooms! What is a Sound Wall? With the popularity of Science of […]

LETTER RECOGNITION IN SMALL GROUPS

Small group instruction will always be the best way to teach your students. As long as I am in the classroom, you’ll find me teaching to small groups. The first few weeks of kindergarten is full of routines, however, I jump into small groups as fast as I can! I start with letter recognition in […]