You know those first few minutes when your students begin walking in for the day and you are *almost* ready to teach. You are *this close* to handling your day like a boss. BUT, you also have to collect permission slips, collect homework, and take attendance (or forget to take attendance? … [Read more...] about 2nd Grade ELA Morning Work (+ a Freebie!)
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Making Inferences for Grades 3-5 with a Free Download
Teaching students how to make inferences can be simultaneously one of the toughest things to teach and one of the most natural things we do as a reader. Making inferences is a critical part of reading comprehension. It is also one of the most commonly skipped reading strategies when it comes to … [Read more...] about Making Inferences for Grades 3-5 with a Free Download
Simple Teaching Tips for Making Inferences
Making inferences is simultaneously one of the toughest things to teach and one of the most natural things we do as a reader. Making inferences is a critical part of reading comprehension. It is also one of the most commonly skipped reading strategies when it comes to teaching reading. But I'm … [Read more...] about Simple Teaching Tips for Making Inferences
How to Teach Inferences: 20 Perfect Picture and Wordless Books
How to Teach Inferences: 20 Perfect Picture and Wordless Books Teaching your students how to make inferences can be both challenging and fun. Picture books are going to be your BFF when it comes to introducing this concept to your students. The books listed below are just a few of my favorite … [Read more...] about How to Teach Inferences: 20 Perfect Picture and Wordless Books
ELA Weekly Assessments: Make Morning Work Successful
Morning work is an easy way to set your students up for success! I love morning work because it gives my students and I a structured beginning to the day. Routine is so important for children (and adults!). Once students have turned in their homework and unpacked their backpacks, put away their … [Read more...] about ELA Weekly Assessments: Make Morning Work Successful
Books for Teaching Text Structure
Choosing the right books to support your teaching can make all the difference in the world. The following list is a book of suggestions when it comes to teaching text structure. Here are some tips when it comes to selecting books/texts to teach text structure: Tip #1: Choose books that you can … [Read more...] about Books for Teaching Text Structure
