Using Think Alouds to Increase Comprehension in Upper Elementary
The Think Aloud technique is a great way to increase reading comprehension in upper elementary students! Think alouds are particularly powerful because they help teach
The Think Aloud technique is a great way to increase reading comprehension in upper elementary students! Think alouds are particularly powerful because they help teach
Within the last decade, our classrooms have changed dramatically. I remember when my first projector was installed. Oh, how excited I was to do away
New to the digital teaching world and looking for a quick way to add assignments to Google Classroom? Here are 8 easy steps on how
The solar system is one of my favorite science topics! It’s so easy to make the subject interesting! One of the things I love to
Teaching haiku poetry is so much fun in the upper elementary grades! Kids this age seem to enjoy the process and their creativity really shines
One of the most important things about teaching reluctant readers in upper elementary is getting them to actually enjoy reading. While students need help building
Figurative language is so much fun to teach and there are so many picture books that have some great examples on their pages! I gathered
Incorporating inspirational quotes into your classroom is a great way to get your students motivated, thinking critically, and discussing deeply. Inspirational quotes are also an
I think most teachers would agree that the best test prep is simply quality instruction over time using a spiral review. Day to day consistent
The classroom climate is extremely important for students and for teachers too. As teachers, we want our classroom to have a positive atmosphere, to be
You can find lots of research that clearly shows that brain breaks increase academic achievement, help with concentration, boost on-task behavior, improve student attitudes…but actually,
The ultimate goal of any reading teacher is for students to have strong reading comprehension! Although reading comprehension encompasses lots of different reading skills, basically
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