Poetry books for upper elementary classrooms can be tricky to find. Students are beyond the simple poems of younger grades, but might not be quite ready for the poetry they'll read in high school. Free verse books are a great way to keep students engaged in poems! Want to watch or listen? … [Read more...] about Poetry Books for Upper Elementary
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Valentine’s Day Read Alouds
Valentine's Day is such a fun holiday to share in the classroom! I've collected some unique books for you to read aloud. These books aren't about Valentine's Day, but more about showing love for those around you. Here is a collection of Valentine's Day read alouds to share with your … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Read Alouds
Helping Parents Read Aloud at Home
At parent-teacher conferences, I was asked the same question - how can I help my child read at home? My answer was simple - just read! But I started to realize that it wasn't so easy for families. As the teacher, I needed to provide a reading resource for parents. I started out … [Read more...] about Helping Parents Read Aloud at Home
10 Reasons to Read Aloud
Reading books aloud to students is often thought of as an activity that is only seen in primary classrooms. Read alouds, however, are powerful at any age. The benefits of sharing stories with children helps to create life-long readers. And, as teachers, we want students who can read as well as … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons to Read Aloud
How I Got My Students to Read at Home
When I was teaching second grade, I was struggling to get my students to read every night at home. I knew how important it was, yet my students were returning empty book logs. I knew that I needed to make a change. This was when I decide to implement a take home book bag system in my classroom. … [Read more...] about How I Got My Students to Read at Home
I Don’t Open Presents
I know, I sound like a scrooge right? My students bring me wonderful gifts every year, but I don't open them until I get home. Let me explain. It was my first full year of teaching and Christmas rolled around. All morning my desk filled up with bags and boxes from my students. … [Read more...] about I Don’t Open Presents