Everyday my kiddos visit reading centers. We work through teacher time, word work, work on writing, listening to reading, and read to self! In this part of the blog series we are going to talk about how I teach in small group! Let me tell you I LOVE me some small group time. I get to know the kiddos on a personal level! Why teach guided reading? You get to read with kids in a small and intimate group which helps you get to know their strengths and weaknesses. The students learn and ... Read More about Teaching Guided Reading
Bat Cave Reading Skill Challenge
In upper elementary you need to focus on reading skills and reading strategies often, but you also want to do fun themed and engaging activities! In October my favorite activity is the Bat Cave Challenge! I've loved watching my kiddos face light up when I come running in to the classroom as a bat! Plus, who wouldn't want to pretend to be bats for a day?! What is a reading skill challenge? A 1-2 day challenge that focuses on reading and writing skills. Always engaging and fun ... Read More about Bat Cave Reading Skill Challenge
Back to School Activities for Upper Elementary
Back to school is on all of our minds as the summer wraps up. Today I am going to share my favorite back to school activities and read alouds! If you click on any of the books or products they will take you to an affiliate link! There is a GREAT freebie at the end too! The Exceptionally, Extraordinary, Ordinary First Day of School The Exceptionally, Extraordinarily Ordinary First Day of School (affiliate link) We read this book on the first day of school and then we do two ... Read More about Back to School Activities for Upper Elementary
My Amazon Classroom Must Buys
I always head to Amazon for all of my back to school buys. One because two day shipping duh! But also because I usually can find GREAT deals and there is so much fun stuff! I am going to share with you my favorite things that I have purchased form Amazon to use in my classroom! If you click on the picture it will take you to the affiliate link! Mr. Sketch Makers This is my ALL TIME FAVORITE AMAZON BUY! It is also the product I buy the most. I use Mr. Sketch for EVERYTHING! I grade all my papers ... Read More about My Amazon Classroom Must Buys
Motivating Readers with Book Projects for Any Novel
My students LOVE to talk about what they read. They LOVE to show their classmates their favorite books. They LOVE projects! Does this sound like your students?! This is why I started using book projects in my classroom. Basically, when my students finish a novel they get to complete a project showing what they read. They then share this project with the class. When they share the project it gets other kids excited about reading that novel too. So, then my students motivated other students ... Read More about Motivating Readers with Book Projects for Any Novel
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