Howdy and Happy Friday! This week I wanted to share a technology tip with you. Are you looking for ways to increase student engagement during interactive read alouds? As reading teachers, we pull out all of…
Independent Reading: Research Please
Do you know what the biggest predictor of reading success in comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency is between second and fifth grade? Worksheets? Nope. All of the cute TPT activities you have so willingly spent your own money…
Sticker Stories for Fluency
Do you have readers in your classroom who are still working on becoming proficient? Chances are- the answer to that simple question is-YES. I want you to close your eyes and imagine one of those readers. He…
Friday Freebie: Summer Writing Reflection
Can you believe that summer is almost here? Chances are you might already be reading this post with an umbrella drink in your hand. Woot woot! Or perhaps you are counting down the days and have made it to the…
Leveled Texts to Share with Families
Hello people! How are you these days? Sorry it’s been so long! But I’m back (for now at least) and I’m here with another Saturday Special! I was with teachers in Macomb IL this week! We were setting things straight…