So, we know that independent reading is MORE than just get out your books these days! It is part of a Reader’s Workshop! So starting as early as KINDERGARTEN students are self-selecting several texts, keeping those texts in their personal…
Digital Work Board for Work Stations
Do you use a work board during Literacy Workstations? If you’ve been to our presentation on Work Stations you do! Lots of teachers use a pocket chart like this one below to help students become independent during rotation time. A…
Organizing for Independent Reading
Book bins, book boxes and shopping bags Oh My! How do you help your students stay organized during independent reading time? There are so many different ways to organize students’ books, and you have to find what’s right for you,…
What’s Your Resolution? We Have One Word For You!
A resolution…the act of determining, as described by Merriam-Webster. A resolution is a buzz word this time of year…we are all in the process of reflecting, looking back, looking ahead, and then deciding what kinds of goals we have for…
Part TWO: Books Make the Best Gifts (Upper Elementary and Middle School)
Part II of the series…where do I begin when trying to find books for Christmas gifts?! Part I included suggestions of LOTS of books for K-1st and 2nd-3rdgrade students. Here, I’m going to make suggestions for upper elementary readers and…