
Reading
Supplement your reading curriculum with simple resources. From literacy centers to test prep, we have ideas for all phases of your reading instruction.

A spin on the traditional book report: Book Mobiles
Hi everyone! I wanted to share some of the amazing book report mobiles I received today from my talented students! My students were able to

Boosting Reading Comprehension with Close Reading
I was one of the first people to jump on the “Close Reading” bandwagon, after seeing this video about quality reading instruction. I’ve been really

Teaching Theme Using Close Reading Strategies
Get ideas for teaching theme using close reading strategies. You’ll get a step-by-step breakdown of a lesson I’ve used with great success!

How Novel Study Turned My Students Into Readers
I discovered The Giver by Lois Lowry at my school library when I was in fifth grade and fell in love. My first year teaching,

Creating Independent Learners Using Interactive Notebooks
Interactive notebooks are a powerful tool when used correctly. My main goal with them is to get students to actually use them to complete work. I