You've planned, you've prepped, your students are appropriately grouped and you're ready to tackle an amazing Guided Reading lesson. Then you remember you've got 20 other students you're responsible for during that time. Yikes. Oh just forget it, this is too difficult...just give up now. No, ... read more
How To: Guided Reading Planning & Organization
This whole guided reading beast can feel overwhelming at first. Rest assured friends, it can be conquered! We'll walk through step-by-step so you can easily create lesson plans, stay organized and maximize your time with small groups AND individual students. So whether you're a total newbie or a ... read more
4 Ways to Incorporate Games in the Classroom
Hey y’all! Today I want to share my love of using games in the classroom. The games I use are versatile, fun, and easy for students to learn and learn from! I know that as teachers, especially in elementary, you probably already know the importance of games as well as I do. Educational World has a ... read more
Spotlight on Awesome Halloween Reading Center Games that will make you Shriek BOO!
Don't let literacy centers give you the SPOOKS. We all know that when students are engaged during the reading block that learning is enhanced and behavior management runs smoothly. Today I'd love to share with you 6 fantastic games that promote mastery of word family recognition, letter ... read more
The Little Explorers Debut
As I sit down to write this post I realize that it is mid-July. Wait. Summer, where are you going?!? This summer has been a busy one for me with lots of PD, teaching a summer camp, and working on non-school related things. I've got to remember to tell myself to slow down for a ... read more
