How to Teach the Mystery Genre with Pizazz
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 on what is most important in the text. In this post, we’ll explore mysteries.
How Making Books in the Classroom Makes Learning Stick
Making books with students can serve many purposes. You can work on writing skills, deepen understanding of reading, and even tie them to content.
Five Ways to Improve Your Reading Climate
Having a positive reading climate has been proven to directly impact student motivation and achievement. There are lots of things teachers can do to build
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.
The Ultimate Guide to Celebrating the Work of Ezra Jack Keats
Ezra Jack Keats is one of the most popular authors for the primary grades. As we know, author studies are a fantastic way to introduce
20+ Ways to Keep Vocabulary Fresh and Fun
Let’s face it. Teaching vocabulary can be just plain redundant and boring unless you have a deep repertoire of teaching options. As teachers, we have
Monitoring Tool
