My students love fables, and I love using them in my classroom. Fables are great for introducing reading standards, as well as helping my students see how these standards work together to help them better… [continue reading]
Teaching Theme in Literature
Teaching–theme in literature can be quite difficult at the elementary level. As a third grade teacher, I have struggled with this for years before figuring out how to make these concepts more tangible for my… [continue reading]
Launching Reader’s Workshop
Every teacher loves a great back-to-school read aloud. There are so many popular titles to use as springboards for first day experiences, engaging students in making new friends, or getting back into the swing of… [continue reading]
Shades of Meaning or Nuances
Understanding shades–of–meaning or nuances can make a huge difference in students’ ability to comprehend literary text. When reading with my students, I often ask them to describe the character’s feelings in the story. I typically… [continue reading]
Favorite Freebies
I’ve been humming this tune as I put my classroom back together after a restful (but HOT!) summer. I know it’s a song we hear in December, but I can’t help but love the resources… [continue reading]
Student-Goals Are Key to Success
StUsingThe As teachers, student data is the center of many of our conversations. But how much time does it get within our conversations with our students, especially regarding student–goals? We rely on data and our… [continue reading]
