Reading classroom

Reading comprehension skills like making inferences, finding the main idea, and recognizing cause and effect are critical curriculum elements in any ELA classroom. As our students build their reading skills, they need to develop their understanding of 12 different reading comprehension skills. One of my favorite ways to teach students about the reading skills is with doodle notes. Don't worry...I've put together a 20+ page set of doodle notes that you can download for FREE! (Sign up at the…

A Reading Graffiti Wall is a great way to build your classroom reading community. Students find inspirational quotes from books they are reading to share.

Get ready to start First Chapter Friday in your elementary or middle school classroom! Reading just the first chapter of a novel will get kids excited about their independent reading books. On the blog, there is a free printable book list for you to download! The blog post also provides tips and strategies on how to get started with First Chapter Friday and how to make it successful in your classroom. Motivate and inspire all your readers! (fourth grade fifth grade sixth grade seventh…

Classroom book clubs engage students in meaningful conversations that grow reading comprehension strategies. Get tips and tools for running effective clubs!

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

Whether you call them literacy centers or literacy stations, big kids at the upper elementary level love center time and get so much out of it! How do literacy centers benefit kids? They add variety to learning and to the routine. They allow teachers to easily differentiate learning. They are a great way to help cover and reinforce all of the standards. They give students a place to practice important social skills, like collaboration, problem-solving, and communication. So how do you set up…

The best classroom library ideas to create a space that's fun, inviting and gets the kids excited to read. Plus, the best finds to create the best library in your class.

Tour my Orton-Gillingham based classroom and small group reading area. Sneak peek into my small group lessons and classroom organization.

Don't have time in your day to reach every student? My 10 Minute Reading Intervention resource can help you squeeze in lessons that are fast & effective!

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