"My child hates to read." "How do I get my kid to read at home?" "We don't have time!" At almost every single parent-teacher conference that I've attended, parents have expressed the same concern. They want their child to pick up more books and become a better reader, but they aren't sure how … [Read more...] about 10 Myths of Reading Aloud at Home (and how we can help!)
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Novel Engagement: A Wrinkle in Time
Create an uncommon learning experience and memorable moments with your students as you delve into the novel, A Wrinkle in Time. Madeleine L'Engle's award winning book will come to life on-screen this year, so now is the perfect time to make it come alive in your classroom! These hands-on … [Read more...] about Novel Engagement: A Wrinkle in Time
Genre Sort Activity
Have you ever had your students set up your classroom library? I know, it was a scary thought for me too. Then I realized that it would be a great learning experience! My students do a genre sort activity during the first week of school. While the students are out of the … [Read more...] about Genre Sort Activity
Making Novel Studies Engaging
Novel studies are a great way to teach reading in the upper elementary grades. However, they can also make or break a reader. If you, as the teacher, build engagement and enthusiasm amongst your students, a novel study can be an amazing experience. Here are a few tips to making the … [Read more...] about Making Novel Studies Engaging
Take Home Book Bags – The Materials
Take Home Book Bags are one of my favorite alternatives to homework for my second graders. They give my students the opportunity to read at home if they don't have access to books, but also involves their families in the reading process. To learn more about the what and why of Take Home Book Bags, … [Read more...] about Take Home Book Bags – The Materials
Take Home Book Bags – The Organization
Take Home Book Bags are one of my favorite alternatives to homework for my second graders. They give my students the opportunity to read at home if they don't have access to books, but also involves their families in the reading process. To learn more about the what and why of Take Home Book Bags, … [Read more...] about Take Home Book Bags – The Organization