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Reader’s Workshop

Need ideas to improve your Reader's Workshop? You will find a ton of anchor charts, mini lessons, launching readers workshop, organization, strategies posters and Reader's Workshop ideas for the primary classroom in grades kindergarten, first grade and second grade readers workshop. Don't miss out on these Readers Workshop ideas! #readersworkshop #firstgrade #secondgrade #kindergarten
If you are visiting this page, you know that Reader’s Workshop is an excellent way to foster a love of reading among your students.  It is the best framework to provide your students the opportunity to read, read, read! Once you launch Reader’s Workshop, your students will quickly announce that this is their favorite time of day.

Below you will find blog posts written that highlight some of the best practices in my classroom. Feel free to peruse and leave a comment to share your own tips and tricks! I’d love to hear about what works in your classroom. Hey, I may have been teaching for 20 years, but I am no expert…..yet!  Teehee!


Reader's Workshop

Reading Partners Go Together: Effective Transitions During Reader’s Workshop

Reading Partners Go Together: Effective Transitions During Reader’s Workshop

The Dilemma: Do you get as frustrated as I do when you send off your Reading Partners with an “Off you go!” and instead of diving right into a good book together, you overhear this: “But you chose the book last time!” “It’s my turn […]

50 Below Zero!  Visualizing During Reader’s Workshop

50 Below Zero! Visualizing During Reader’s Workshop

Visualize this! It’s a Thursday afternoon. There is a buzz around school that there is a possibility of a “Cold Day” tomorrow! Below zero temps were blowing our way…  Not a Snow Day… but a “Brrrrr, it’s a bitter Cold Day”!  Teachers and students alike are […]

Reader’s Workshop: The Reading Mat

Reader’s Workshop: The Reading Mat

The Reading Mat will provide your students with a visual reminder of how to keep track of what they are reading and build stamina! This system will also encourage your students to reread and build their fluency!  Oh, yes! Begin by adhering the “My Reading […]

Classroom Library Labels: Freebie!

Classroom Library Labels: Freebie!

It’s that time of year again and as teachers we are torn between soaking up the last days of summer vacay and prepping our classrooms and resources for another school year!  Let it be a great one! To help you get your year off on […]

The Back to School Listening Center with QR Codes

The Back to School Listening Center with QR Codes

This Back to School Listening Library includes 24 stories with SafeShare.tv QR codes and one Retelling Story Map. You can use these during your Daily 5 centers: Listen to Reading or as whole group Read Alouds! All SafeShare.tv QR code links are safe to share with […]

What to do with “Worn Out” Library Books?

What to do with “Worn Out” Library Books?

Teachers have an endless to do list at the end of the school year. One of those tasks is to reorganize your classroom library. By level, By genre, In baskets, On shelves… …In the Book Hospital… If you are like me, I am always perplexed […]

Summer Reading Goals & Paper Chains

Summer Reading Goals & Paper Chains

These last couple weeks of school are just flying by with all the hustle and bustle of our End of Year celebrations. I am so very proud of all that my firsties have accomplished this school year. The end of the year brings such a […]

Ocean Life: Nonfiction Reading and Writing Unit (Determine Importance)

Ocean Life: Nonfiction Reading and Writing Unit (Determine Importance)

Students read nonfiction to LEARN and to become experts on one topic of study. Most importantly, they celebrate what they have learned by sharing it with others. Students love to read nonfiction text almost as much as they love to learn about ocean life. However, […]

Words Their Way, OUR way Part 7: Read to Self as Word Study

Words Their Way, OUR way Part 7: Read to Self as Word Study

Why not take your Word Work one step further? I have disguised Read to Self as a bit more… Word Work… and my firsties don’t seem to mind. Yours won’t either. It’s a Win-Win!  Read on! Read to Self Word Study Assignments In addition to […]

Read to Self Bookmarks

Read to Self Bookmarks

As part of our Daily 5 routine my students follow a “Must Do” and “Can Do” list.   In addition to my students’ Word Work during our Daily 5, one of their “Must Do” items is to Read to Self. During this time the children […]

The Benefits of Creating a Classroom Map

The Benefits of Creating a Classroom Map

Creating a classroom map is a great tool to help manage classroom procedures throughout the day. I’m sure that your students buddy up during workshops, math and have independent reading book nooks.  Use this classroom management strategy in order to avoid any confusion, and debates […]

Reading Strategy Goals with Beanie Baby Friends

Reading Strategy Goals with Beanie Baby Friends

My students absolutely adore our (beanie baby) Reading Friends and poster set! As I introduce the many reading strategies at the beginning of the year I always have a little help from our “Reading Friends”. Our reading buddies help the students focus on becoming good […]

Student DRA Reading Level Graph

Student DRA Reading Level Graph

At the start of the school year, I administer the The Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA2) to my students. After I calculate the results and determine their independent reading level I have a conference with each student and we discuss their level. If you look closely […]

UPDATED: Letter Sounds Word Wall Set!

UPDATED: Letter Sounds Word Wall Set!

Do you know these letter sounds? They will help you learn to read. Our word wall has evolved so much throughout the year! It brings me such happiness when I see my young writers looking at the wall to find the words they need in […]

January Listening Center with QR Codes

January Listening Center with QR Codes

I have a wonderful class this year, but I’m finding that my Listen to Reading Center is in need of a boost.  Raz-kids is not cutting it any longer so I am starting off 2017 with a new routine.  I created 23 SafeShare QR code […]

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