What exactly are we preparing students for by overtesting them?? I am posting some information from feeds (from other sites.) This one came from Stephen Krashen’s… Yes, THE Krashen who has spent decades researching how students/children learn a second language; another few decades researching the effects of poverty on children and reading; reading, reading aloud Read More…
INFORMAL Running Reading Records
Want to have a quick view into whether a student is increasing or decreasing, according to their “Guided/Instructional/Independent” Reading Range but don’t have the time or don’t need to use a formal Running Reading Record. Why not use an Informal one? There are all types of Informal RRR’s and not only are they very simple Read More…
Send a “reading” themed holiday e-card!
Reading Rockets Reading Rockets is one of my FAVORITE websites! It is a great resource for educators; it has basically anything and everything you need to teach reading. Reading teachers can also find information to give parents, pamphlets to hand out on curriculum nights, and information on English-Language Learners. Currently, you can get a reading Read More…
Need books for your classroom library? Win them!!
I mentor new teachers and one of the biggest complaints I hear is that they don’t have any books for their classroom libraries. Here’s an answer to that problem!! Win $50 worth of free books! No purchase is necessary!! Go to http://bit.ly/bcU7NH, enter “bookstore” and then click on the top tab that reads “free drawing.” Read More…
Docs that Teach
Docs that Teach I came across this site looking through a blog that I follow on twitter. Although I may not use this type of material often, for the grade level that I teach, I figured I’d let readers know about this resource. If I could think of a way that elementary educators could use Read More…
online literacy resources
Welcome back to School!!! Most educators and students are now back to school or will be back to school, by Tuesday September 7th, 2010. For those who are already back and looking for Literacy Center ideas- I wanted to share some resources with you that I came across myself. The first website was a GREAT Read More…
Another GR8 Literacy Find!!
As I was searching for some clipart this morning at 4 a.m.- I got sidetracked by this website that I had never come across before… It is called BookTrust and they have resources for (basically anyone) who wants to promote a LOVE and passion for reading! As educators, we know that if you want your Read More…
Some awesome new finds!!
I have been so busy lately that I haven’t had the time to post any messages but I even though I’m still extremely busy- I have to pass these latest “finds” across to anyone who comes across this website!! First- I am a HUGE fan of Larry Ferlazzo’s website and he always puts out the Read More…
Never pay Retail…not with our salary!!!
I don’t know about other teachers in other states but in my state… an educator’s salary is tough to live on. So shopping isn’t always so much fun- especially if you are going to the mall on a tight budget… I try to avoid going anywhere- any place-any-store- where I know I will fall in love with Read More…
Florida Educators Association – WPB Conference!!
The Florida Educators Association (FEA) alongside School District of Palm Beach county Classroom Teachers Association (CTA) is hosting it’s FIRST annual REGIONAL Summer Institute to be held in Palm Beach County!!! This conference is FREE to ALL public school teachers but space is limited so if you are interested- SIGN UP FAST!! The first 25 participants Read More…