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If you’re looking for a fun and engaging way to teach a lesson about the legendary Apollo 13 mission, look no further than the picture book, “You Wouldn’t Want To Be On Apollo 13!”. This picture book is great to use when teaching problem and solution and it provides an […]
Have you ever read The Recess Queen? When I first saw this book, I was kind of triggered. My very own bully did torture me on the playground and during recess. Now… there is a book to show exactly HOW to handle those bullies and how to connect with them. […]
As an elementary school teacher, I am always looking for fun and engaging ways to teach my students about different concepts. I love using picture books to teach plot. I can use picture books to introduce new topics, and my students always seem to enjoy them as well. When it […]
If you’re a teacher, chances are you’ve been assigned the task of grouping your students by level at some point. But what if there were other ways to group your readers? Here are 5 interesting alternatives to group your readers. 1. Group by Skill, Strategy, or Instructional Goal Grouping by […]
When I was told that I would be responsible for leading reading small groups in my first year of teaching, I was ecstatic. I love working with small groups of students and helping them to grow as readers. However, when the day came and I had my first group of […]
We all know the power of student choice, but perhaps you’re not as familiar with the power of choice boards! One thing that I like to remind everyone is that choice boards for students can be an incredibly powerful tool. I’m all about classroom tools and resources that make my […]
