As teachers, we know how important it is that our students enjoy writing. That's why I love using Writer's Workshop! It allows students to be active writers while encouraging their imagination and creativity! I always love to use read alouds when starting a new routine in the classroom. Check out my favorite books to use as mentor texts to launch Writer's Workshop! This post contains affiliate ... Read More about 9 Books For Launching Writer’s Workshop
How I Use Playdough On The First Day Of School
No matter how many years you've been teaching, the first day of school is always chaotic! However, there's always ways to make it less chaotic with simple tips and tricks. My favorite back to school trick is surprisingly simple...use playdough! How To Use Playdough I love to use playdough first thing on the first day of school. Before students come in, I place a laminated sheet, can of ... Read More about How I Use Playdough On The First Day Of School
How To Plan An Effective Reading Comprehension Lesson
Teaching reading comprehension can be tricky! While many reading comprehension skills seem like they should be straightforward, it takes planning and focus to help your students master them. I like to use 2 main tools when planning a reading comprehension lesson: mini lessons and mentor texts. Let's break down why I love them and how you can use them in your classroom! Mini Lessons: What are ... Read More about How To Plan An Effective Reading Comprehension Lesson
The Last Week of Launching Reader’s Workshop
Let's talk about our last week of launching reader's workshop! Some of these lessons take multiple days, so this last week of launching could actually take a little of the following week as well. In case you missed it, make sure to check out our past two blog posts about launching the first week of reader's workshop. The First Week of Reader's WorkshopThe Second Week of Reader's ... Read More about The Last Week of Launching Reader’s Workshop
The Second Week of Launching Reader’s Workshop
It's time to talk about launching reader's workshop for the second week! Follow these three lesson plans to set your class up for success! If you missed the first week, make sure to go back and read it here. Lesson#1: Independent Reading Expectations It's important for students to know what the expectations are for independent reading time. This goes along with the lesson we ended with ... Read More about The Second Week of Launching Reader’s Workshop
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