Teaching communication skills is one of the most important things you can do to help your students learn to read,…
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Learning About Penguins
I just love penguins. They very interesting animals. Teaching about penguins is always a fun experience for my students (and…
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Shared Reading Power
Shared reading is not something I take for granted. I was in a classroom the other day doing a shared…
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Writers Workshop Lessons Beginning a Writing Program
This post contains affiliate links. Writers workshop lessons do not need to be complicated. Teachers often ask me, “Where do…
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Structured Learning and Balanced Literacy
While it might seem contradictory, structured learning can occur within a balanced literacy framework. In fact, explicit instruction (especially in…
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Multiculturalism in the Classroom
Multiculturalism in the classroom means more than just understanding that we all come from different backgrounds. Let me back up…
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