
Snowflake Bentley Activities
Why Snowflake Bentley Is a Powerful Anchor Text for Building Deep, Meaningful Reading Comprehension Some books earn a permanent place in our classroom libraries…not because

My Knuffle Bunny Activities Week!
This past week, I used the Knuffle Bunny books by Mo Willems to engage my second graders as we worked on story elements and compare

5 Sneaky Ways I’m Optimizing My Reading Small Group Block
In an effort to maximize my tiny reading small group time block, I’ve started doing a few different things. Today, I’m sharing those hacks for

Reading Graphic Organizers for ANY BOOK!
You just finished reading a juicy informational book on how plants use sunlight, water, air, and the nutrients in the soil to produce food. Then,

Understanding Theme: Freckle Juice Activities and Ideas
Are you ready to introduce your third graders to the classic Freckle Juice but aren’t sure where to start? Today, I’m sharing Freckle Juice activities

Arctic Animal Research Project- Beginning Research Projects
This Arctic Animals Research Mini-book project is the perfect way to warm up your learning this season! One of the most challenging lessons your students

Fall In Love with Your Reading Groups Again- And here’s a Day-By-Day Guide for How!
What should I teach at my teacher table during small group reading lessons? I get asked this question A LOT! And honestly, I know why…

Annotating Text: Favorite Tools for Taking SNOTS to the Next Level
So it’s official: kids ALL OVER THE WORLD are using SNOTS to annotate their text! If you’re a SNOTS fan and you’re ready to take

Favorite Amazon Reading Resources
So let’s talk about all the resources we use as teachers. Some are extra fluff, and some are must-haves. Today, I’m sharing a few of

Ways to Celebrate Earth Day in your Classroom
Earth Day is a great way to introduce your students to the importance of caring for the environment. It is also the perfect time to
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