Educational Articles For Educators
Why You Should Ditch the 2-Hour Reading Block
As teachers, one of the first things we do is design activities to activate schema, or prior knowledge. We know students remember new information better when they connect it to what they already know.
Book Reports For Your Classroom
As I love to read and have many fond memories of books from childhood, it makes sense that read-aloud time was one of my favorite things in the classroom.
Supporting Struggling Readers in Middle Grades
With targeted interventions and a supportive classroom environment, these students can begin to feel successful, which in turn helps motivate them to try.
Teaching Reading In Social Studies
If you had taught my kids in middle school, you might not have even realized they both struggled with reading.
Strategies For Using Novels In Your Classroom
I have “Best Practices” based on the experiences of students and children. Here are strategies for using novels effectively in your classroom
Improve Students' Vocabulary with Greek and Latin Roots
Did you know explicit Greek and Latin morphological instruction is the most effective way to improve students’ English vocabulary?