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7 Ways to Provide Differentiation During Distance Learning
You’ve been thrown into the deep end of distance learning and have been doing an excellent job of learning how to swim, even if you feel like you’re still drowning. Out of all the challenges presented by distance learning, I think differentiation may be the biggest beast. Nevertheless, it’s an important part of what you… Continue reading 7 Ways to Provide Differentiation During Distance Learning
6 Reading Test Taking Strategies That Work
Why Teach Test Taking Strategies? Teaching your students test taking strategies equips them with the tools necessary to be successful in the testing environment. By no means should you “drill and kill” or focus your teaching solely on the test, but you still have the responsibility of preparing them for test day. Students feel most… Continue reading 6 Reading Test Taking Strategies That Work
Test Prep Dos and Don’ts
Proper test prep can increase student confidence, relieve testing anxiety, and improve test scores. These dos and don'ts will help you keep your test prep..
How to Easily Fit Vocabulary Instruction and Practice into Each Day
Vocabulary instruction is crucial to helping our students increase their reading comprehension and become better writers. That’s why I think it’s so important to make time for vocabulary instruction every day. Here’s an easy to follow weekly schedule of ideas to help you fit quick, simple, and meaningful vocabulary instruction and practice into each day.
5 Kid Approved Context Clues Activities for Upper Elementary
Context clues has always been something that I've needed to spiral throughout the entire year with my third graders, so finding fun and engaging activities has been a huge priority. I figure a lot of you are in the same boat so I've decided to share some of my best go-to context clues activities with you.
6 Easy Ways to Help Your Students Understand Plot Structure
How to teach your students to identify the plot’s main events, sequence main events in the story, and understand how events influence future events and help develop the plot. These tips will ensure a deeper level of understanding of plot structure. Great read for second grade, third grade, and fourth grade reading teachers!
6 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Interactive Notebooks
These 6 tips will help you use interactive notebooks effectively in your classroom. Perfect for second grade, third grade, and fourth grade teachers!
Sweet Testing Treats & Motivation
You and your crew have worked to the bone preparing for the BIG TEST. You may be a little crankier and your hair is a little grayer, but it’s worth it because your students are a lot more prepared. They are ready for this test. Now, it’s time to give them that little bit of extra motivation to do their best.
6 Amazing Books to Help Students Conquer Test Anxiety
Our students feel the pressure. There are many things I love about teaching but watching eight and nine-year olds trying to cope with test anxiety is definitely not one of them. Read alouds go a long way with helping students calm their fears.