I know vocabulary instruction is essential for reading comprehension. But, if you’re schedule is like mine, teaching multiple words in depth within a week is a challenge. So, I started pulling a Word of the Week from our weekly vocabulary list and adding a fun activity to help the word “stick” in my kids’ minds.
My number one goal is to make enrichment easy for you! One way I can accomplish this goal is by thinking about what your curious kid might need. Do they need to be challenged? Are they looking for a new topic to explore? How can you pair a book for added enrichment?
Differentiation is meeting students were they are. But, in the time of digital learning at home, how do we continue to meet our students where they are? We embrace differentiation with technology.
I love a graphic organizer for helping my students process information. However, I sometimes fall into a rut of using the same organizers for the same ideas over and over again. Looking to use organizers differently in your classroom? Read 3 new ways to incorporate them.
Do you feel like you spend a good majority of your day putting out little “emotional” fires? I did, too, so I created a No Drama Llama poster to help my kiddos navigate social conflicts.
