Reading workshop first grade

Are you concerned that your students are not getting the most out of your phonics instruction? It's easy to become frustrated and feel like we're not doing

Through the years I have tried many ways of running guided reading workstations. The workshop time is always a student favorite, but I found a way to make it my favorite time as well.

This year, I’ll be going back to teaching kindergarten. Even in kindergarten, I run a full-blown reading workshop. So, yes, my reading instruction happens in less than fifteen minutes and then I send those lovely little 5 year olds off to…READ. No centers, no crafts, no stations (during reading workshop)…they just read. They have a […]

Sentence writing ideas for kindergarten & first graders. Engaging ideas for students to learn to write basic sentences.

Classroom Reading Organization Tips for guided reading groups, reading lessons and how to make your reading instruction more than manageable!

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Finding “ Just Right” books is always a challenge, but with these tips you are sure to have success. Capitalize on what they already love: Parents and teachers get your hands on anything that your child/ student is actually interested in. If they love rocks, Legos, Strawberry Shortcake, Curious George, or Scooby Doo, books that match are out there. Believe me. I was able to find my son’s phonics readers and real books on topics he loves through a company called Scholastic. Your child’s…

One of the best parts about teaching early elementary students is teaching them to read. Don't get me wrong. It's a tough task, but one that is so rewarding. All you need is a list of fun and creative reading strategies, and your students will be reading in no time! "Ask and you shall receive!"

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Are you looking for a word work routine that works with your students? I loved using Words their Way in my kindergarten and first grade classroom. Read more about how I created an organized system that worked for us in this blog post!