Starting the year with rich and engaging read alouds sets the tone for the rest of the year. These incredible back to school books will help you ease nerves, ignite excitement, build community, and promote a growth mindset. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Back to School Books for the First Day First… Continue reading 16 Back to School Books Third Graders Will Love
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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.
How to Encourage Reading over the Holidays
Use Book Talk Lunch Parties to encourage reading over the break this winter without logs, requirements, or bribes!