12 Ways to Motivate Reluctant Readers

…aloud to them. Choose books that you love, and read aloud with passion and expression. Get silly and change your voice to mimic the characters. (If you’re not comfortable doing…

Teaching Informational Text with Magazines

…recommendations online. The easiest place to find magazine reviews of is on Amazon.com. Even if you don’t plan to purchase your magazines there, it’s really helpful to read reviews for…

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

…and they needed to have opportunities to explore and discuss these concepts. So I was excited to discover that BrainPOP.com has a wonderful free video called Dr. Martin Luther King,…

25 Bulletin Boards You Can Keep Up All Year

…– I put up black paper black and white filmstrip border. Red glitter letters saying “NOW SHOWING” and foam stars on clothespins. I hang their work on them each week….

Teaching with Dry Erase Boards

…to worry about storing those items. To enter the contest, simply complete the form below and submit your information. This contest is only open to teachers in the US and…

Make Your Mark on International Dot Day!

…for your class. The Dot is a simple book, but it’s definitely one with a message to share. Actually, it has several important messages. Children will be able to relate…

Out with Answer Keys – In with QR Codes!

…out the codes, and glue them to the backs of your cards. Don’t let this talk of “coding”scare you. I’m not talking about computer coding or anything technical. Just go…

The Power of Audio Books

…player as needed. All students were expected to have their own copy of the book open and follow along, tracking the text visually as they listened. Reading Comprehension Improved 50%…