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...]
Ending the Year in a Life Cycle Garden
As the end of the year draws near, it's always such a pleasure to have our families visit one last time to see all of their student's hard work and learning. Our end of year open house gives me the chance to chat with parents and let them know how proud I am of their student and … [Read more...]
Butterfly Life Cycle Resources & Free Printables
Raising butterflies in our classroom is always a highlight and this year was no different! We went hands-on all the way as we learned about the stages of the life cycle, metamorphosis, pollination, the compound eye and more. Read on to see all of our butterfly life cycle … [Read more...]
