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Independent Word Study Centers
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Independent Word Study Centers

If you run literacy centers or a Daily 5 framework in your classroom then you know the struggle of constantly planning and prepping engaging activities for your students to keep behavior problems at a minimum so you can meet with your small groups for Guided […]

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September 22, 2017
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4 Tips to Motivate Struggling Readers to DECODE, not GUESS!
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4 Tips to Motivate Struggling Readers to DECODE, not GUESS!

As primary teachers, we spend most of our time teaching our children to READ, and READ some more.  This is not always an easy task.  We take on this responsibility and are continuously searching for the right strategies and tools that will provide our young […]

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April 23, 2017
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Words Their Way, OUR way Part 4: Motivation & Goal Setting
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Words Their Way, OUR way Part 4: Motivation & Goal Setting

Now that you have prepped your resources, you are ready to forge ahead with your differentiated Word Study groups. But before you do, I have some tips to help you motivate your students to achieve with goal setting! Motivate Your Students with a Theme and […]

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April 19, 2017
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Words Their Way, OUR way Part 3: Planning for Differentiated Word Study Groups
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Words Their Way, OUR way Part 3: Planning for Differentiated Word Study Groups

Data drives instruction! You already have the data from the Qualitative Spelling Inventory. You already grouped your students. Your resources are ready. You are ready to “rock on”. Planning for Differentiated Word Study Groups I have a basket for each Word Study Group labeled with […]

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April 19, 2017
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Words Their Way– OUR Way PART 2: Getting Organized
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Words Their Way– OUR Way PART 2: Getting Organized

If you haven’t already read Words Their Way– OUR Way PART 1: Getting Started, you may wish to start there to learn about how to administer the Spelling Inventory, analyze your data and form your differentiated Word Study groups. If you have read Part 1, […]

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April 19, 2017
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Words Their Way OUR Way PART 1: Getting Started
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Words Their Way OUR Way PART 1: Getting Started

As teachers, we are always searching for the most effective program, and designing our delivery to best meet the diverse needs of our students. At the same time, we aim to go about each endeavor in the most effective yet efficient and time-saving manner. This […]

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April 19, 2017
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Words Their Way, OUR way Part 5: Routine & Differentiated Mini-lessons
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Words Their Way, OUR way Part 5: Routine & Differentiated Mini-lessons

Now that you have motivated your students and set goals, you are ready to introduce your Word Study routines. I have some tips to help you introduce these routines whole group so that later on, your students will have clear expectations as to what they […]

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April 19, 2017
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