How to Track Oral Reading Fluency
…When I introduced the activity to my class, I explained why reading fluency is important and modeled how a fluent reader might sound as compared to a reader who is…
…When I introduced the activity to my class, I explained why reading fluency is important and modeled how a fluent reader might sound as compared to a reader who is…
…clicking above. It’s not something you want to use all year, but it is quite effective for getting students back on track. I hope you find it to be useful!…
February is packed with fun holidays, making it a great time to integrate seasonal activities into your lessons. This month’s special events include Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day, and Black History…
Dr. Howard Gardner first proposed Multiple Intelligence (MI) theory over 40 years ago, suggesting that IQ is not one-dimensional, and that it can’t be described by a single number. Instead,…
…motivating to students. Being able to discuss ideas and interact with other students is a sure-fire strategy for keeping kids involved. The key is to establish clear guidelines for classroom…
…included in one cost-saving bundle. If your curriculum includes exponents, the Order of Operations Games and Tests Bundle is your best option. If you use both levels in your classroom,…
…it – I created my own! It’s not research-based, but enough kids have used it over the years for me to feel confident in saying that it’s an effective tool…
…new mandates to include engineering in their curriculum, are experiencing the same anxiety. However, it is entirely possible to integrate engineering into your classroom, even if you have an inclusive…
…you’ll find in Exploring Perimeter also includes a variation that uses centimeters. Tips for Teaching Mystery Perimeters When I was almost finished with Exploring Perimeter, I recruited some field testers…
…emotional issues. How I wish I had known about Julia Cook when I was still teaching! Julia and I connected at the Elementary School Conference, and it didn’t take long…
…interactive activity to the book. Ask your students to NUMBER their pages in order to be able to use their table of contents effectively. When Do I Use IN In…
…have heard students complain, “Why do I need to know this? I will never use it,” will know what I mean! One way to teach the relevance of math in…
