So you have your brand new HMH into Reading Curriculum for kindergarten, 1st grade, or 2nd grade and it’s time to plan your HMH into Reading lesson plans…yay! It’s perfect, except…there is NEVER enough! Every 1st grade teacher knows we need LOTS and LOTS of engaging centers and guided reading activities to supplement our HMH…
Guided Reading…When you’re new at it, it can be challenging. Even when you’re NOT new at it! We primary teachers are constantly looking for that secret guided reading tip that will help our groups run more smoothly. We dream of having students who: Well, I may not have all the answers, but I can give…
The holiday season is magical for all of us but for our students? OH MY GOODNESS. Most of our little Christmas cherubs are so consumed with holiday fever, they can’t sit still for more than a minute. Especially that last week before break. So…the last day or two before break our team just gives in,…
By this time in 1st grade, we want our students to be reading independently with fluency and comprehension. They should be able to select a book at their level and read it…REALLY reading! And the thing is, our students want to read more! Many of us stop our students’ excitement of reading independently by requiring too…
February is a busy month filled with Valentines, groundhogs, Tooth Fairies, and presidents and although it is the shortest month of the year, we know the importance of finding time to teach our students about these 20 great black Americans who changed our nation! Download a full set of FREE Black American History Trading Cards…
We’re halfway through the year and that means it’s time for Reader of the Week! We start the year off with a getting to know you activity (Star of the Week) and THEN 2nd semester leads into this Reader of the Week. That way students have had a chance to shine as the “Star” and…
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