The Ugly Pumpkin by Dave Horowitz is a book you can carry across October and November, and I have the best time reading it to my kids each year. It is perfect for teaching readers how to examine a character's actions, traits, and motivations. I usually spend a whole week with ... Read More about The Ugly Pumpkin: A Fall Mentor Text
Let’s Talk About Grammar: Subjects and Predicates
Isn't grammar one of the hardest things to teach sometimes?And let's be honest. Sometimes, the grammar concepts we are charged with embedding in our student's brains make us want to stab ourselves in the eye with a dirty stick. Does anyone really enjoy imparting their knowledge of direct objects? ... Read More about Let’s Talk About Grammar: Subjects and Predicates
Springing Back into School with my Sparkies! {A SALE!}
Hey there!My Sparkie peeps and I are working together to throw a Springtime SALE your way!I'm including two resources that have gotten a makeover recently...This is an easy small group or partner game that student can play to reinforce simple and complete subjects and predicates. I'm also working on ... Read More about Springing Back into School with my Sparkies! {A SALE!}
A Guided Reading DREAM! {Joy Cowley Giveaway & Review}
Recently, the sweet folks at Hameray Publishing sent me a few treats to try out with my students. I was so excited to see the books they sent, especially when I knew they were going to be by Joy Cowley. I mean... is there anyone who writes better books for guided reading? They sent over a few titles ... Read More about A Guided Reading DREAM! {Joy Cowley Giveaway & Review}
Sharing Sunday for April!
It's that time again!My friends and I at The Primary Peach have gathered the best of the best so you can get started on your April planning! Just click on any of the pictures in this post to download a PDF file of links to all of these resources! I've tried to add in more read-aloud suggestions for ... Read More about Sharing Sunday for April!
Growing Readers and Writers with Spring Mentor Texts
I have been so excited about working with the rest of The Reading Crew to bring you another set of fantastic mentor text lessons just in time for Spring! I've already peeked at a couple of the lessons my friends are sharing today and I can't wait to see the rest. They are fabulous! Let's get ... Read More about Growing Readers and Writers with Spring Mentor Texts
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