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The Next Step Forward in Guided Reading

Guided Reading offers students intentional reading instruction with texts that are just a little too hard. As a teacher, we coach and scaffold our readers all while pushing them forward in their reading routines. Since Guided Reading often means planning for 3-6 groups a week (many groups reading 2+ texts a week), I know the planning and preparing can be overwhelming. I receive *a lot* of ...

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At-Home Book Bags

Students need access to books at home, and I don’t want to assume they have it. The volume of books read is the greatest predictor of student reading success (Allington). Knowing this, sending home ...

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1st Grade Homework Alternatives

As teachers, we know how hard our students work each day. We spend hours reading, writing, doing math, exploring science, and so much more. Research shows that developing fine and gross motor skills, ...

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Making 10 to Add

Making 10 to Add is an important skill for our primary learners. 10 becomes a benchmark number which makes addition and subtraction a mental process. Initially, though, Making 10 to Add can be a tough ...

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Talking Numbers Video

Getting students talking numbers is a critical part of building number sense and fluency in young mathmaticans. It's the perfect avenue for generating a pool of ideas, encouraging students to analyze ...

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Classroom Must-Haves: Resources I Love

Today I'm sharing some of my classroom 'must-haves'. These are resources that have paid dividends for me, completely worth the expense. We use these ...

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Narrative Writing: Launching Writer’s Workshop

Hey, friends! Today I wanted to drop by and share how our Writer's Workshop is developing. We jumped right into Narrative Writing and we are loving ...

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Daily 5: Launching Read to Self – Building Reading Stamina

Hey friends! This year, we're implementing a Daily 5 model for literacy and we are loving the different choices. Our block still looks a lot like ...

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Classroom Reveal: Our Learning Space

Well, it's here friends! I've been hanging out with 23 of my favorite little people for a week-and-a-half now, so it's time to show you our learning ...

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Guided Math: Let’s Do This

Overwhelmed by math centers? Check out these SIMPLE ideas for create predictable patterns and routines that allow for streamlined planning!

Managing Math Centers

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Planning Your Math Instruction with CSA

Whole-group math lessons are short, intentional lessons that anchor our learning and set the foundation for our small-group instruction during guided math.

Whole Group Math Lessons

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My name is Catherine Reed, and I am a fourth-year teacher living in small-town, Kentucky.  I student taught in 1st grade and never imagined myself ...

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