As primary teachers, a key focus of our reading instruction is on building comprehension. We want our young readers to not only use the strategies we've taught them but to think deeply about what they are reading. We want our students to read closely and to connect, to question … [Read more...]
Cause and Effect With Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
In order to turn our readers into comprehenders we need to go deep when working with a book. One of my very favorite books that makes reading for meaning so much fun is Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Perfect for teaching cause and effect, it is also … [Read more...]
Teaching with Stellaluna: Turning Readers Into Comprehenders
Stellaluna is a teacher's dream for deepening comprehension in our students. This delightful book lends itself so well to building vocabulary, analyzing characters, and determining their points of view. Opportunities for writing and teaching fact/opinion, cause/effect, the 2 … [Read more...]
Louder, Lili (A Little Gem of a Back to School Book!)
I'm always on the lookout for out for those not so ordinary back to school books. Last year I found this sweet gem of a book that's so perfect for building community those first few weeks. Louder, Lili is a wonderful story about an quiet little girl who struggles to be heard. … [Read more...]
This Is YOUR Year! {Giveaway}
Happy New Year, friends! This is YOUR year! To help celebrate 2015 and to make your planning life a little easier, I'm joining forces with my friends at Owl-Ways Be Inspired for a New Year's giveaway! I'm giving away the … [Read more...]
