Have you ever really learned how to READ A TAPE MEASURE? I have broken it down for you and given you a visual so you don't have to "count the little lines" any more!

Here are some of my favorites STEM books for kids that you can add to your collection today! Before starting a STEM or building challenge, I always read a book with my class. I love connecting literacy, sitting together on the carpet, and engaging my students in discussions. There are so many amazing books that ... Read more

See what books were picked by the avid Goodread's folks as their 100 Books You Should Read in Your Lifetime.

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Have you ever dreamed of going on a reading retreat? Check out this post for reading retreat ideas and discover how you can participate in one! This past week was a whirlwind of excitement as I hosted my very first MomAdvice Reading Retreat. I, honestly, still can’t believe that this actually happened. The first time […] Pin It

Follow these five steps to teach a child to read. Helpful for parents, homeschoolers, and teachers that are teaching beginning readers.

It’s done! What I thought would take a couple hours to spruce up ended up taking me days! I just kept changing things and adding things, but finally I have a product I’m happy with. Introducing the Tutoring Toolkit: In a previous post, I blogged about some tutoring tips and showed you inside my tutoring ... Read More about Tutoring Toolkit

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Perfect for kids in kindergarten through middle school, these reading comprehension strategies and activities for struggling readers will not disappoint!

When your life is feeling a bit "off," it's not always easy to figure out what, exactly, is going wrong. But there are plenty of explanations worth looking into. Are you're always running late, missing deadlines at work, or flaking out on friends?…

With Valentine’s day just around the corner, now may be a great time to confess your undying love for someone you’re with or want to be with. Valentine’s Day is especially good for people who want to confront their crush. Here is a look at what each Myers-Briggs type is likely to do when they are crazy in love with someone.

I'm always trying to come up with fun new ways to have students do what are usually considered boring activities, like writing a summary of a book. In my latest novel unit on Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume, I wanted to come up with an end-of-unit project that wo

8 ideas to keep students engaged and having fun with a simple worksheet

Early Finishers Activities are a must in your classroom. We have all heard the dreaded, "I'm Done, Now What?" Usually, it comes right when you are in the

If you've been in a primary classroom recently, chances are you've seen a word wall. While I believe they are an essential part of an early primary classroom,

Do you have a mountain of student writing to grade? Do you wish you had more time to give students better feedback? This little trick will help.

I’ve been using a Word Wall with my high school students for 9 years now, and the results have been incredible. How: I have 90-minute classes, so I’m able to give my students 8-10 minutes of free reading time each day. I put this time at the BEGINNING of the class for several reasons. 1. ... Read More about How and Why to Use Word Walls with Older Students

At my school we call them learning buddies but you might know them as reading buddies or big buddies/little buddies. Whatever you call them, some times it’s hard to think of activities to do with them. I often found myself planning things on the fly so I decided to compile a list of activities that […]

If you've been in a primary classroom recently, chances are you've seen a word wall. While I believe they are an essential part of an early primary classroom,

Three fun and engaging Lord of the Flies introduction activity ideas that will hook students from day one!

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If we're going to *insist* on required reading, here are five books you should read in high school (or books you should have read in high school, if you're of a certain age).

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So I don’t know about you and where you teach, but here’s something about me and where I teach. We have to write two professional learning goals every year. And we have to write them as S.M.A.R.T goals. I can’t think of what each letter in SMART stands for right now because I’m on summer ... Read More about Word of the Day

A reading classroom transformation can be so much fun for students! Here are my top ten favorite ELA classroom transformations.

I’m good with saying no to certain movies, no problem, but sleepovers is a hard one. And it's not because I lack conviction.

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I am all done with parent conferences and it feels great! I had the most terrific year and I’m so happy to share my students’ progress with their parents. During parent conference time, I always love to have lots of student work to display. I absolutely love to incorporate student pictures into student work. This ... Read More about Silhouette Autobiographies and Read Across America

Looking for free Japanese reading practice online? Check out out monster list of websites and resources for beginners, intermediate and advanced learners!

Liven up your next Socratic Seminar with these fun games and strategies to get students talking about ANY text!

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Learn how to easily get started with your science of reading literacy centers to reach every reader and move them forward without the stress!

Inspiration, tips, and sources for creating a nature themed classroom for your middle school or high school students!