3rd grade classroom reading

Here in third grade, we practice fluency daily with: -Word Lists -Phrase Lists -Passages/Running Records My Mental Journey I have had a love-hate relationship with fluency. As a third grade teacher, my students are subject to end of year, high-stakes testing for the first time. Fluency is not tested on these exams, students have

Literacy centers are a great way to help 3rd grade students practice ELA skills and standards. This post shares ideas for reading, writing, word work, and grammar stations that are great for third graders. #thirdgradewordwork #3rdgradeliteracycenters #3rdgradecenters #centersfor3rd #smallgroupsinthirdgrade #thirdgradeideas #literacycenters #literacycenters3rdgraders

Yes, it has it's own board on my Pinterest account. I used to be embarrassed by how fascinated and excited I was about classroom libraries. I paroused thrift stores, hit up retiring teachers, and planned my weekends around library book sales for months leading up to my first year in the classroom. By the time

Activities that boost fluency all year long…and that you only have to prep once!

A collaborative blog where two friends share great ideas, activities, and resources about teaching, coaching, and tutoring in the primary grades!

Starting the year with rich and engaging read alouds sets the tone for the rest of the year. These incredible back to school books will...

Book clubs in the classroom are a powerful tool for your students to gain independence and to understanding and engaging in literature!