Systematic Teaching for First and Second Grade
Literacy centers, work stations, independent work…whatever you call it getting started can be challenging. I’m one of those people that like to have all the information before I take action which usually results in me A) putting things off because they sound so confusing and… Keep Reading…
As we shift into forming our literacy blocks using the Science of Reading research, it can be tempting to decide to not use sight word centers. I feel that’s a mistake. There are still a lot of benefits to using your sight word centers which we… Keep Reading…
Opinion writing anchor charts are a must-have in my classroom. While I don’t usually feel I have the time in my day to make a cute anchor chart, I like to project my charts during lessons. The opinion writing anchor charts that I’ll walk you through… Keep Reading…
Wondering how to teach opinion writing? Let me show you what I do to teach my second graders. I like to plan out my lessons using a systematic approach. Keep reading to find out all about it.Start With the End in MindWhenever I am planning… Keep Reading…
Classroom systems are important for every teacher to have in their classroom. Read on to learn the 4 classroom systems I think are the most important. What is a classroom system?Classroom systems are the organization of your things. In other words, think about a classroom… Keep Reading…
Want to plan your writers workshop mini lessons in 3 easy steps? Although it can seem like there is too much to teach in writing to fit it all into a short mini lesson, today I am going to show you it is possible. What are… Keep Reading…
