How many times have you changed your classroom set up each school year?  It doesn’t help if you frequently move classrooms and have to learn a new room.  Sometimes your student desks change (storage vs. no storage) or you end up with tables.  Sometimes you […]

Why Use Guru Anchor Charts? These Guru Anchor Charts will feature your student as a reading comprehension guru for your class! If you want to keep your students engaged and taking ownership of their learning in your student-centered classroom, this is for you. Let your […]

Metacognition is used by young readers to improve their reading comprehension so they may engage more successfully with a text.  Students should be taught how to use strategies and skills to monitor their understanding so they may become strategic and confident readers. When students rely […]

A well-organized classroom is more than just about aesthetics and making everything look pretty—it’s the foundation of a student-centered learning environment. When students know exactly where everything belongs, they gain the confidence and independence to take charge of their own learning. Why Organization Matters Classroom […]

Making Connections while reading will improve reading comprehension.  Teach your students the three ways to make connections and make their learning visible with Guru Anchor Charts.  Assign each of your students as a reading guru and display these anchor charts throughout the year to foster […]

Writing sub plans can be a nuisance especially if you or a loved one are feeling under the weather and need care.  The idea of dragging yourself into work to prepare sub plans and lay out all the materials needed for the day can be […]

What are Context Clues? Context clues are an essential tool for understanding the meaning of an unknown word. They are the words, phrases, or sentences surrounding an unfamiliar word that provide hints or clues to its meaning. Here are some effective ways to teach context […]

Rainbow annotating a text is a fantastic way to improve your student’s reading comprehension and retention during close reading. By marking up the pages with colorful notes, they can actively engage with the material and make it more meaningful to them. This is especially important […]

The RADD short answer response strategy is a successful tool that many teachers use to support their students. In this article, you will learn how to engage your young writers with the help of a RADD Toolkit. (Affiliate links are included in this article, thank […]

Finding a meaningful end of the year student gift can sometimes be a challenge.  You want your gift to be educational, useful and not a waste of your money or your students’ time. This summer reading incentive will keep your students reading throughout the summer. […]