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Winter is here and in most cases there is a lot of learning inside rather than outside. I find that my learners are more fidgety during the winter months than any other season. It doesn’t get too cold here in Texas, but the lack of sun and the short days leave my students tired and […]
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 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 […]
Read alouds are important for all levels of readers. It’s a great way to read books that are on grade level with teacher assistance. I have a great list of chapter books for second grade read aloud! Read alouds have numerous benefits for students and are an essential component of a comprehensive literacy program. Here […]
Summer days are full of swimming, outside play and lots of cold drinks and treats. One of my favorite childhood memories was to set up a lemonade stand in my driveway. My friends and I would make our own little stand out of a card table and a fun sign. We would always sell out […]
Kindergarten is a big year for many milestones! They walk in the first day of school knowing very little about reading. By the end of the year, they are reading their first books. They move from reading consonant-vowel-consonant words to words with digraphs and blends. This time of year, I spend a lot of time […]
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