A Reading Teacher's Blog
From the moment students enter the classroom, they should feel excited to dig into books and reading instruction. There are ways we make our classroom visually inviting to new readers, as well as back to school reading activities we can have prepared. Beyond giving reading assessments, it is important for students to self-reflect and express…
Whether you’re starting out the year teaching in the classroom, virtually, or in a hybrid model, getting to know your new students may look different this year. Trying to plan with so many uncertainties is difficult, so having resources that can be presented to students in many ways will be key for feeling prepared. No…
Between teaching routines, testing, testing and more testing, it is also important to have fun and get to know your new students! Because I start the school year with students of all levels, including ELLs, I like to have no-stress, frustration-free activities ready for them on those first few days. It is a bonus if…
Entering a brand-new classroom is nerve-wracking for most of our English speaking students. For our newcomer ELLs, it can be a very intense and scary experience. Providing them with a welcoming, thoughtful environment from the moment they enter your classroom is the key to breaking down their walls and making them feel comfortable exploring their…
From the moment students enter the classroom, they should feel excited to dig into books and reading ...
Whether you're starting out the year teaching in the classroom, virtually, or in a hybrid model, ...
Between teaching routines, testing, testing and more testing, it is also important to have fun and ...
Entering a brand-new classroom is nerve-wracking for most of our English speaking students. For our ...
The end of the year brings testing, finishing up grades, field days, assemblies, and more! Between ...
With spring’s arrival finally brings back some warmth and sunshine, so spring activities are a great ...
St Patrick’s Day activities are such a fun way to celebrate this holiday in the classroom! I love ...
A nonfiction text features scavenger hunt is such a fun, hands on, and authentic activity for ...
From the moment students enter the classroom, they should feel excited to dig into books and reading instruction. There are ways we make our classroom visually inviting to new readers, as well as back to school reading activities we can have prepared. Beyond giving reading assessments, it is important for students to self-reflect and express…
A nonfiction text features scavenger hunt is such a fun, hands on, and authentic activity for students to see text features in real texts or reading passages! Using nonfiction text features is such a an important skill when reading informational texts. They can be the key for growing readers in comprehending the main body…
Making predictions is a critical reading comprehension strategy to teach and practice with students. It requires students to use what they have read and know about a topic in order to anticipate what will happen in a text, or what a text will be about. Making predictions before, during, and after reading comes very naturally…
We know that all students need access to grade level content area information, but how can we make this happen with students of so many varying reading levels? Some ways to support students in understanding difficult content area information are using engaging videos, photos, presentations, and giving clear oral descriptions. However, students still need to…
