When I first started teaching, I had no idea what differentiated instruction is. I used to struggle when my students couldn’t complete a task. I would give a single assignment and hope each student would complete it in the same way. If they didn’t I would sit and model and the student would copy. ... read more
Valentine’s Day Reading Comprehension Worksheets
5 Creative Ways to Use Valentine's Day Worksheets Valentine’s Day worksheets are your ticket to engage students in reading during the sweet-filled, friendship-focused (albeit card company-created) holiday. Valentine’s Day is a day of excitement, card giving, and chocolate eating. Everything ... read more
guided math small group lesson plans
Successful K-2 Math Small Group Lesson Plans Creating guided math small group lesson plans can be so overwhelming. Math is filled with discreet skills, how do you know which skill to start with? While your curriculum provides a general guideline, students tend to live in an area of grey. To ... read more
5 Refreshingly Easy Small Group Preschool Activities
5 Refreshingly Easy Small Group Preschool Activities Are you tired of the same, boring small group preschool activities? Here are my 5 favorite activities you can use year-round! Keep a few materials within arms reach and you will always have an engaging small group preschool activity ... read more
11 Exhilarating Ways to Use Nonsense Word Activities
11 Exhilarating Ways to Use Nonsense Word Activities Nonsense words are key to reading success. We read nonsense words every day without even realizing it! These words often are syllables hidden within larger words. Think of the word “picnic”. This features two nonsense words: pic and nic. In ... read more
Small Group Instruction Elementary
How to Consistently & Easily Teach Small Group Instruction Elementary Are you wondering how to consistently and easily teach small group instruction in elementary? As a K-2 teacher, you are juggling so many plates. Many of your students are still learning how to be a student! How ... read more
