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on October 24, 2023 · Leave a Comment

Election Day Activities for Elementary Students

Election Day Activities for Elementary Students

As the leaves change and autumn sets in, so too does the season of elections. It's a time when questions about our government and the electoral process naturally bubble to the surface. To quench the curiosity of young minds and provide them with a peek into our US government, here are some of my favorite election day activities for elementary students. These election day activities aren't just about learning; they're about kindling the flames of active citizenship and planting the seeds of leadership.Imagine a classroom abuzz with excitement as students take part in mock elections, explore the … [Read more...] about Election Day Activities for Elementary Students

Filed Under: Curriculum Tagged With: elections, Guided Reading with a Purpose, voting

on October 13, 2023 · Leave a Comment

Reading Comprehension Bookmarks

Reading Comprehension Bookmarks

Have you ever struggled with knowing what reading comprehension questions to ask your students or your own kids? As we progress into the school year and we start to dig deeper into reading I always break out my Reading Comprehension Bookmarks. Each bookmark is focused on one specific reading comprehension strategy and has a list of reading comprehension questions for that strategy. These bookmarks are a great reading tool for students to use both at school and at home, but the best part is they can be used for ANY book. Let's take a closer look!Reading Comprehension StrategiesI have … [Read more...] about Reading Comprehension Bookmarks

Filed Under: FREEBIE, freebies, guided reading Tagged With: bookmarks, reading comprehension

on September 14, 2023 · Leave a Comment

Using Questioning Strategies to Increase Reading Comprehension

questioning strategies to increase comprehension

As a teacher, you may find that some of your students struggle with reading comprehension. One way to help these students is by using questioning strategies to guide their reading and deepen their understanding of the material. By using appropriate questioning techniques, you can help your students improve their reading comprehension and become more engaged with the text they're reading.Sometimes we overthink asking questions when reading when it can be as simple as asking, "Who?" "What?" "When?" "Where?" and "Why?" Another common mistake is that we ask questions that are set up to receive … [Read more...] about Using Questioning Strategies to Increase Reading Comprehension

Filed Under: guided reading Tagged With: Guided Reading with a Purpose, questioning, reading comprehension

on July 21, 2023 · Leave a Comment

Using Reward Systems in the Classroom to Support Positive Classroom Management

reward systems in the classroom

Classroom management is a crucial aspect of teaching, and it can be challenging to get students to behave well and stay engaged in a lesson. One particularly effective approach to classroom management is the implementation of reward systems in the classroom. As we gear up for back-to-school, it's a great time to consider implementing a reward system in your classroom.When it comes to reward systems in the classroom, there are many different types of rewards that you can use. Some teachers choose to give out small tokens like stickers or stamps for good behavior, while others use a points … [Read more...] about Using Reward Systems in the Classroom to Support Positive Classroom Management

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