Causes of Reading Comprehension Difficulties in Upper Elementary
Reading Comprehension is the overarching goal of reading instruction. If kids can’t understand what they read, we, as teachers and parents, often start looking for
Reading Comprehension is the overarching goal of reading instruction. If kids can’t understand what they read, we, as teachers and parents, often start looking for
Having a wide selection of books in the upper elementary classroom is such an important part of the reading program! Especially when students are able
Reading Comprehension difficulties may happen at any grade level. Teachers in upper elementary may start to notice an increase however when students reach third grade.
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No one knows exactly what it’s like to be a teacher except a real teacher! Our time spent in the classroom is definitely important but
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Parent-Teacher Conferences are right around the corner and it’s time to gather a few materials and to get ready for this important connection time with
December is such a magical time! Outside of the classroom, I love all of the lights, the special ornaments on my tree, and the family
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When Edutopia asked teachers if they only had a single day to teach, what they would teach… the results didn’t surprise me a bit. No
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