Number 1: Really Mr. Duncan???

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…

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…

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…