Living a Balanced Life
Hey, hey, Teacher Friends! Let’s chat about back-to-school read-aloud books that will build your classroom community. You should pick books that have themes that match the vibe you want to create in your classroom. If you want to promote compassion, then pick a book with a compassionate character. In order to promote honesty, pick a […]
Are you a fan of mentor texts? Personally, I think they are a necessity that all teachers should utilize. Literature that is rigorous and can be read multiple times will make the perfect mentor texts. Choosing mentor texts should be intentional and planned. NO WINGIN’ IT ALLOWED! You’ll want to look for poems, articles, picture […]
When a young reader finishes a book, what’s the easiest way to measure comprehension? In my opinion, asking a reader to recount or retell is a great first step. Recounting and retelling, are both great skills that readers should be able to accomplish. Standard #2 of the Common Core Standards says to determine central ideas […]
