Creating a Classroom Community
We all know that the first week is the beginning of building a community. This may be a familiar phrase, but what does this actually mean? Create a classroom promise. I got this idea [...]
Mastering Guided Reading
What is Mastering Guided Reading? Mastering Guided Reading is a guided reading curriculum that I am in the process of writing for second grade. It is a labor of love. I wrote the program [...]
Simple and Engaging Centers for ELA and Math!
Do you students ever complete center or independent work? I betting yes. How would you like a chance for children to practice an ELA or math skill AND be able to provide THEMSELVES immediate [...]
Simplifying Guided Reading
Guided Reading has been mentioned by top educators for over 50 years. Fountas and Pinnell made it a force in education trends in the 1990’s. Although the concept of guided reading is not new, [...]