Travelouges and Adventure Journals: Keeping Kids Writing Over the Summer
A lot of students travel in the summer. They go to the beach or to the mountains. They go camping with family or maybe even to summer camp. They travel far from home and close to home. They visit...
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INFORMATIONAL AND EXPLANATORY WRITING Students can write informational pieces on many things that are relevant to their lives. Some informational piece examples are: Animals and their habitats Wind...
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Science…Science…Science
Science…Science…Science Starting Kids Early Brings Success in Science Teaching kids science at an early age is a tool that can help students to succeed in high school and college science courses at...
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Teaching Kids: Letting books send the message
As a Mom, I feel like the most over-used word in my vocabulary is “No” — followed closely by “Don’t.” I get tired of hearing myself say them, so I can imagine how weary my daughter is of listening to...
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Rourke Encyclopedias and Informational Texts
After my last post where I explained how my students created flip books to illustrate the various text and graphic features of informational texts, I was excited to see that Rourke Educational Media is...
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Learning From Maps
Teaching Kids To Read Maps While Traveling Understanding how to read maps is an important life skill. Educators and parents can introduce map skills and geography at a young age. Youngsters can learn...
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eBooks to Engage Students in Spring
After our April showers post, we definitely had to bring you some ideas about incorporating May flowers into your literacy curriculum. Engage students in this absolutely beautiful time of year by...
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Engage Students in the Kentucky Derby
“And they’re off!” After My Old Kentucky Home is played, the horn is blown, and the jockeys are in place, the race begins: it’s the Kentucky Derby! Students across the country might not be quite as...
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Engage Your Students in Earth Day
Every April, we come together to recognize Earth Day, and this year, Earth Day falls on Tuesday, April 22nd. Whether you are organizing a Go Green campaign at your school, inviting students to adopt an...
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April Showers
April is traditionally a rainy month; after all, “April showers bring May flowers,” right? Weather can be a bit tricky this time of year as the clash of warm and cold climates creates unexpected storms...
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E-Books to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Luck of the Irish to ya; it’s St. Patrick’s Day! Today is the day to wear green, pick a shamrock, and find a leprechaun at the end of a rainbow. Students are bound to be excited about this fun holiday,...
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Informational Text Reading Strategies: Previewing A Text
Informational Texts Informational texts provide unique opportunities for students to learn important reading strategies. These strategies can help them understand and use the information effectively,...
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Keeping Busy Families Healthy and Fit During The Holiday Season
Tips To Keep Families Healthy, Fit and Happy During The Holiday Season Families can get moving! The holiday season is an excellent time to start a family exercise routine. Children enjoy seeing...
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Comprehension Strategies: Students Monitor Their Own Understanding
Self-Monitoring There are many techniques we can teach students to help improve their reading comprehension. As they acquire more tools for understanding the texts, they can begin to monitor...
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Reading Comprehension: Teaching Vocabulary
Why Is Teaching Vocabulary Important? Vocabulary is a critical component of reading comprehension. In order for students to make sense of the text, they need to understand the meaning of the words...
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Science…Science…Science
Science…Science…Science Starting Kids Early Brings Success in Science Teaching kids science at an early age is a tool that can help students to succeed in high school and college science courses at...
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Reading, Writing, and Fun With Nonfiction
With the implementation of the Common Core State Standards comes a long overdue excitement over the non-fiction genre. This category has always been a favorite of mine, and I’m thrilled to see so...
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Understanding Dyslexia and Its Many Challenges
Dyslexia is a word we hear often in connection with reading difficulties and special education. Children with dyslexia face challenges that can be frustrating not only for the student, but for...
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Reading Essentials Part 2: Providing a Variety of Books
From toddlers to teens, all children will benefit from a bookshelf that offers an interesting variety of books. It is important to allow kids to choose their own books, and there are several ways we...
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The Interactive Read-Aloud: Keys to Successful Reading at Home and In The...
One of my favorite activities in the classroom is the interactive read-aloud. Every page is an opportunity to engage the students and help them build reading strategies through creative and fun...
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