What are the Best Methods for Teaching Grammar?
The best method for teaching grammar is easier than you might think! Keeping it grounded in real reading and writing is the key.
Powerful Vocabulary Instruction In Read Alouds
There’s no question the humble read aloud is a truly powerful teaching tool. Of the many, many reasons this is true, one of the biggest is the rich vocabulary they…
10 Powerful Vocabulary Instruction Tips Every Teacher Needs to Know
What’s one of the biggest barriers to comprehension? Vocabulary. No matter how well kids can pronounce the words they read or how clearly they hear a word said aloud, comprehension…
Uncover the Hidden Potential of Running Records [12 Tips]
A running record is a way to record what a child does when they read a portion of a text aloud. The teacher records the errors made and reading behaviors…
Reading Challenges That Help, Not Harm
In a previous post, I talked about reading (or book) challenges, and why we might need to rethink the way we’re doing them. They can be very limiting to some…