Students at all reading stages need opportunities to read from all genre types. Students who know the text features associated with each genre are able to pull from the text the information that is most important to remember. By learning how the "genre puzzle pieces" fit together, readers can focus ...
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How Making Books in the Classroom Makes Learning Stick
Research shows that hands-on learning helps increase student engagement and improves retention of the information learned. Kids love making things, and if you haven't made books with your students, then read on to learn tips to make them easy and fun. You can use student made books in all subjects ...
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Five Ways to Improve Your Reading Climate
Motivation is a driving force in student achievement, and there are lots of things teachers can do to motivate readers. In this post, I'll share five ideas you can use to help spark energy and help your students grow. All year, I've been working to spark an interest in reading with my students and ...
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8 Effective Ways to Differentiate Concept of Word Lessons
When little ones enter kindergarten, they often come with a range of skills. Some may be reading, and some may know only a few letters. We've even had a few still learning colors. So why should a kindergarten teacher spend time working on teaching concept of word? How does a COW lesson benefit those ...
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