4th grade reading classroom

Looking for some fresh literacy center ideas? This post shares engaging 4th grade literacy activities for spelling, word work, sight word practice, reading comprehension, writing, and more. #literacycenters #literacycenters4thgrade #grade4literacycenters #readingstations4thgrade #literacycentersfor4thgrade #4thgradeliteracycenters #literacycentersforupperelementary #upperelementaryliteracycenters #literacycentersuppergrades #wordworkupperelementary #uppergradesliteracycenters…

Reading fluency centers that will help students grow as fluent readers independently! Perfect for 2nd and 3rd grade students. Great reading center activity for a read to someone station, or just a weekly reading center in an elementary reading classroom.

First Chapter Friday is a wonderful way to engage your students in reading! Kids of all ages will be enthralled to listen to the first chapter of an engaging book. Are you looking for tips on how to implement First Chapter Friday in your classroom? Or maybe you are looking for a First Chapter Friday book list? Check out this blog post for the answers to both questions! #firstchapterfriday #booksforreadaloud

Looking for some fun 4th grade reading ideas? Reading is a gateway to endless adventures, and for fourth graders, it’s an important time to explore and find

ELAR, Reading, writing, teacher, comma, anchor chart

The year is winding down. Have you started planning your end of year activities yet? This has been a crazy year (or…three years), so I want to do everything I can to keep your end of year planning and prep SIMPLE. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing ideas that can make your end of year more sea

Are you wondering the best strategies for launching reading workshop in your upper elementary classroom?In this post, I share my first days of school lessons & goals for readers workshop aligned with the units of study. Using read alouds, journal prompts, and student discussion- help your 3rd grade, 4th grade, or 5th grade students build their best reading life with these lessons perfect for the beginning of the school year. Grab the free reading minilessons to create a love of reading!

Let's look at some research-based strategies on teaching each of the steps of the writing process with elementary students

Visualizing the text is such an important strategy used for building your students’ reading comprehension. It is very versatile as it can be used in different ways with students of all ages and reading levels.

Popular read aloud books for 4th grade that encourage conversation, and laughter, suitable for reading at home or in the classroom

Unlock strategies for 4th and 5th grade small group reading. Explore different focuses and a six-step process to use.

Teaching With a Mountain View: Teaching Cause and Effect in Upper Elementary

These March morning work tubs have been specifically designed to meet fourth grade standards in fun, engaging, and hands-on activities. Activities for ELA, Math, Fine Motor Skills, and Critical Thinking help set the tone for the day. Students are excited to come to school each morning to begin their day with these fun activities.

The asking questions reading strategy and QAR strategy are so important in encouraging students to be active readers.

Find out what an actual ELA class looks like in fifth grade. This is a detailed look into my classroom and our routines.

Teachers, are you looking for engaging ways to hold your students accountable during independent reading during Daily 5 or Readers Workshop and meet the common core standards? Read my free tips, tricks and strategies to hold your kids accountable during small groups, book clubs, independent reading, silent reading, and any time they pick up a book! Help kids track as they read a variety of texts in your classroom. Ideas great for upper elementary and middle school classes. Click to read…

Students can go back and re- read text. I like to use this duringvread aloud. Student can benefit off of each other.