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What do you do when pictures and context clues aren’t enough to help a child understand the meaning of a word? I had to tackle this very problem in my 3rd-grade classroom this year. The majority of my students were proficient readers. They could sound out words that did not know rather well…even those tricky multi-syllabic words that littered our… Read More
Today’s focus is the H-word…. HOMEWORK! Now, I know *most* kiddos are not huge fans of this practice, but it is such a great reinforcement of the ideas taught from the week. That is why I keep homework brief and level appropriate. To help students (and parents) stay organized, my team and I order these wonderful DURABLE pocket Communicator… Read More
I can’t believe how quickly this year has flown by!!! We are on our FINAL count down (T-minus 18 days!) and my-oh-my are my kiddos getting restless! Luckily, this resourceful teacher knows the best remedies for “ants in their pants” students is fun and engaging activities that get them up out of their seats and moving! Here are a few… Read More
There is LOTS of controversy surrounding phonics instruction these days. Whole language, spelling lists, direct phonics instruction…They are all good teaching strategies in my opinion and each has their place in the classroom. At my school, we’ve made the switch from a traditional spelling routine (spelling lists, memorization of words, test on Friday) to a more “real-world” approach to phonics… Read More