The First Weeks of School Hey friends, As teachers, we all know the first few weeks of school will always be filled with learning and relearning classroom expectations and routines. Many of us have a few classics we like to read to model the behaviors we are looking for in our classroom communities. I noticed, just reading the text and simple conversations wasn’t helping students make those real-life connections that I hoped for. I knew I needed to do more to help my students understand our classroom expectations. 5 Books that Teach Classroom Procedures This week in my Guided Reading … [Read more...] about 5 Mentor Texts to Teach Classroom Expectations
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Second Grade Curriculum for Reading Comprehension
If you are looking for something deep, engaging, focused, and organized to incorporate into your 2nd grade literacy block, you are in the right place. For those of you who are not familiar with my Guided Reading with a Purpose curriculum, I am excited to tell you a few important components of this reading comprehension program! I have loved using this to meet standards and teach grade-level themes and important social lessons that are so valuable to our classroom foundations. And this second grade curriculum is for whole group, small group, or homeschool instruction. Below are a few of … [Read more...] about Second Grade Curriculum for Reading Comprehension
Guided Reading Activities Perfect for Back to School
Hey there friends! It's almost that time of year when we get to meet lots of new faces. For students, the start-up of school is always fun, a little crazy for some, and it can bring about the butterflies. When I discovered the book "Butterflies on The First Day of School" I knew it would be the perfect addition to my guided reading activities for back to school to help students overcome their worries. I loved how the book not only showcased relatable experiences for students but also showed how the main character worked through her worries. I decided this text was an ideal fit for guided … [Read more...] about Guided Reading Activities Perfect for Back to School
Simple Steps on How to Implement STEM in Your Classroom
Hey there, I know you have been hearing about it for some time, or maybe you have tried a STEM project in your classroom before, but STEM is all the rage and it is here to stay for a very good reason. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. I am going to share some Simple Steps on How to Implement STEM in Your Classroom. … [Read more...] about Simple Steps on How to Implement STEM in Your Classroom
