Well howdy! Thanks so much for popping in for another weekly edition of Kindergarten Step by Step! This post is based upon the SEASONS! I will also be sharing today about the first stages of writing and some guided reading ideas! We are now on week FOUR of KinderLiteracy! Can you believe it? By now...
Guided Reading vs Close Reading
Guided Reading is a powerful teaching tool, but needs careful consideration to make it most effective. Find 13 tips for better lessons here!
In this post, I'll explain how to analyze running records. You will LOVE how easy it is to use running records to figure out what to teach your students next!
Learn how to easily implement a three day lesson plan for second grade guided reading. You'll be able to dive deeper into a text to boost more readers.
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Guided Reading The focus on literacy has increased greatly in Kindergarten over the years. Guided reading is an integral part of my ...
Hello! How was your Thanksgiving Break?! Mine was pretty good overall. I was sick for a few days, but still managed to make time for some holiday decorating AND our long awaited home office project. Luke busted out his woodshop skills and built us the coolest desk ever! It’s L-shaped, so now we both have […]
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One of the essential elements of guided reading is identifying a teaching point as a student reads. While it doesn't take much time to do, it's valuable.
Having an organized guided reading binder makes a huge difference. See a simple, smart way to keep your binder organized so you're always prepared!
This whole guided reading beast can feel overwhelming at first. Rest assured friends, it can be conquered! We'll walk through step-by-step so you can easily
This packet includes 11 reading comprehension spinners in both color and black and white that can be used during your guided reading small groups and literacy centers. The color spinners can be printed on card stock and laminated to be used time and again. The black and white (line art) spinners c...
Let's Celebrate Reading! A full breakdown of a guided reading block! Lesson ideas, reading lessons, literacy centers, literacy stations, word work activities, writing station ideas, ELA activities, listening station, phonics ideas, spelling activities, word study, and taking notes during guided reading are included!
We have all been there. It is district assessment week and you have a billion students to test using Fountas and Pinnell's BAS Benchmarking ...
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There are so many different ways to organize your Guided Reading materials. I love using a binder to keep all the materials in one spot. Inside each binder are all the materials including, lesson plans, leveled passages and running records for each group. The binders and many other Guided Reading group materials, including student reading […]
I've been asked so many times how to plan for guided reading. Teachers ask me: 1. How do I plan for all those groups? 2. How long should I spend planning? I've put together this blog post to help you organize your thinking and quickly plan your guided reading groups. Ask yourself the following 9