Valentine Exchange 2017

As of 9:00AM (CST) on January 3rd, sign-ups for this year's exchange are closed.  The response has been amazing and I am excited for all classrooms that are participating. 

Looking to add some fun to your classroom during the cold winter months?  Last month's Gingerbread Exchange was such a success and I am looking forward to kicking of the third annual Valentine Exchange.

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How to Use Interactive Read-Alouds to Transform Your Reading Class!

The science is settled when it comes to Interactive Read-Alouds. Not only do classroom teachers recognize that Interactive Read-Alouds are a powerful and engaging teaching tool, but the research indicates that they’re undeniably effective as well. 

Need another reason to use Interactive Read-Alouds? They make lesson planning for your Reading Block time a breeze!

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September Pick 3: Great Classroom Ideas for September

Welcome to this month's Pick 3 Party!  Thanks for stopping by!  If you are looking for some inspiration for your classroom this month, you have come to the right place!

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Assessing Reading Fluency to Boost Fluency Growth

In order to accurately assess a student's fluency and guide his or her development, a teacher needs to look at all the components of fluency.  In the simplest of terms, fluency can be divided into three critical components: accuracy, rate, and prosody (expression and smoothness).

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What is Reading Fluency?

What is reading fluency?

Even people not familiar with the elements that make up fluent reading, know a fluent reader when they hear one.  They read smoothly with proper intonation.  A fluent reader is easy to listen to and understand because it simply sounds like they are telling you a story.

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Check It Out! July Pinterest Finds

Welcome to this month's Pick 3 Party!  Thanks for stopping by!  If you are looking for some inspiration for your classroom this month, you have come to the right place!

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Why is Reading Fluency So Important in the Primary Grades?

Why is reading fluency important?

Have you ever tried to learn to play an instrument?  If so, think about those early days of learning the instrument.  I can remember my days in middle school band.  Each note was a struggle!  If I was lucky enough to recognize the note at first glance, then came the struggle of how to hold my lips and which keys should be held down, not to mention when the note was to be played.  After lots and lots of practice, frustration, and even a few tears, the notes started to come more easily. 

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