If you haven't heard of Kahoot yet, time to check it out! This site is AMAZING! There are so many possibilities for uses and your students will LOVE IT! It is great for gathering information from your students in a really engaging way. In fact, we've used this in several PD opportunities I've ...
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A few weeks ago I wrote a post on things to do in July to be ready for August. I've gotten lots of positive feedback to that post, and guess what? Its nearly August! The summer just seems to be flying by. I've heard from many that they are already heading back. I, on the other hand, am prepping for ...
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In case you are new to the blog, I have an almost two year old. My life outside of work consists of baby dolls, playing outside, potty training, and Doc McStuffins. If it isn't sung by either the Wiggles or those weird Gabba characters, I probably don't know it...and that is more than fine by me. ...
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Poor reading fluency is a challenge many students face. If a student is using all their mental resources decoding words and doing the foundational skills of reading, they have very little left to spend comprehending.
This is especially troubling with the increased focus on critical thinking and ...
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When you are trying to build student portfolios that help you differentiate instruction and assess students' writing, it can seem like a daunting task to collect writing samples that represent your students' abilities and accurately show growth across time.
How do you balance quantity with ...
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Novel studies have gotten a bad wrap. Many schools consider them fluff or fun rather than serious opportunities for learning. However, that doesn't have to be the case. Novel studies are a great tool for teaching and reviewing essential comprehension skills using authentic literature. It is all ...
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