Teaching students about gratitude can have a lasting impact on their lives both in and out of the classroom. Using stories can help instill this trait. Read on for a full list of picture books to teach gratitude!*Note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click a link and … [Read more...] about Picture Books to Teach Gratitude
Second Grade
Books to Teach Rules in the Classroom
Mentor texts are great for teaching content areas, however, it is also wonderful to use books to teach rules in the classroom. Starting the year off by laying the groundwork for rules and expectations will make the rest of the year run so much smoother!Why Use Books to Teach Rules?"A story meets the … [Read more...] about Books to Teach Rules in the Classroom
Parent Teacher Conference Forms for Reading
It's that time of year! As we enter into parent teacher conference season, it's important for us to share our students' reading information with parents. However, it can be really overwhelming when we start talking about fluency and reading levels. We hand them parent teacher conference forms, … [Read more...] about Parent Teacher Conference Forms for Reading
Creating a School Reading Community
What is a School Reading Community?A school reading community is created when students, teachers, staff and families are all invested in the reading experience. It is a community in which books are celebrated and enjoyed by all! Here are some ideas for creating a school reading community!1. Free … [Read more...] about Creating a School Reading Community
Ten Ways to Get Students Excited About Books
How do I get students excited about books?There are so many ways to get students excited about books! Here are just 10 ways to share just how wonderful reading can be!1. Read aloudReading aloud to your students (at any age) is the most important thing you can do to encourage students to read more. … [Read more...] about Ten Ways to Get Students Excited About Books
Reading Strategies for Parents
Have you ever had a parent ask, "how can I help my child read at home?" My answer was always simple - "read with them!" However, that's not always as easy for parents as it is for teachers. I wanted to be able to give them more. So I created a toolkit of reading strategies for parents.Want your … [Read more...] about Reading Strategies for Parents