Spiral Review is a critical component of any classroom. Imagine learning something brand new. A week goes by, a month goes by, two months go by, maybe more. Now you have to take a test on that new
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FREE Fiction Reading Websites for Kids
I'm always looking for Fiction Reading Websites that I can use in my classroom. I love to have a collection of short Fiction Texts on hand. I am constantly using them during Guided Reading. If you
Free Nonfiction Reading Websites for Kids
I'm always looking for nonfiction reading websites that I can use in my classroom! I love to have a collection of Nonfiction Articles/Texts on hand. I am constantly using them during my Guided
My Not-So-Pinteresty Anchor Charts
Like many other teachers, I am addicted to collecting beautiful anchor charts on Pinterest. When I collect these, I know very well I cannot possibly recreate them. I am not an artist...I am a
How to Make Guided Reading Stress-Free
I've said this before, and I'll say it again. Low-maintenance describes me as a teacher. I am always striving to find the simplest, yet the most effective way to accomplish my goals for my classroom.
Using Quotes in the Classroom
I am always trying to find ways to get my students to "think deeply" about the world around them. Getting students to do this can be quite a task for some, yet I have found that something
Using “Fun Facts” to Promote Non-Fiction Reading!
I'm always looking for ways to promote my students to read more Non-Fiction texts. One fun way I've accomplished this in my classroom is by having "Fun Fact Friday!" Throughout the week, I encourage
Beginning of Year Activity: Student Selfies
I wanted to share this great activity I have been doing for years at the very beginning of each year. It is a Self-Portrait activity where students get to draw themselves, compare themselves with
How to Teach the Standards through Social Studies Inquiry Circles
Over the past few years, I have been incorporating inquiry circles into my classroom through Social Studies and Science. Inquiry circles are a lot like most research projects. I would say the main
