Every time I sat down to plan my reading group rotation activities I was lost—especially those first few years. I wanted to keep things fun and engaging, but I didn’t have the time to introduce new activities. I had my whole group lesson and wanted to make sure I had plenty of time for my ... read more
Effective Classroom Set Up for Engagement and Accessibility
Elementary classroom set up can be overwhelming. With all the wonderful ideas, you can easily go down the Pinterest rabbit hole (maybe that’s how you ended up here!). Next thing you know you’re knee-deep in Target and Michaels bags wondering where to begin. Put down Tiktok, close the Target app, and ... read more
Easy Steps for How to Differentiate Instruction in Kindergarten
Are you wondering how to differentiate instruction in kindergarten? Kindergarten is a unique time both in the child’s life, and in a teachers career. Unlike most other grades, you get 20+ students who have had none, or minimal, schooling. With diverse experiences and background from each student, it ... read more
The Best Ways to Modify Curriculum to Increase Classroom Inclusion
How to modify curriculum for special education students "How to modify curriculum for special education students?" is a question commonly asked by classroom teachers as they work to create a welcoming environment for all. I’ll never forget as a new teacher walking into my classroom and ... read more
7 Creative Ways to Practice R-Controlled Vowels
The first time I taught R-Controlled Vowels, well, let’s just say it wasn’t my best. My phonics program at the time had us introduce all 5 r-controlled vowel combinations in the same lesson. My students and I were lost especially because r-controlled vowel patterns can often be one of the trickiest ... read more
Design of instruction
Easy Steps to Design Instruction to Personalize for Students It’s time for a reading lesson…your least favorite time of day. You gather your students onto the carpet and begin talking about the main idea for the day: perspective. You’re pulling out all the stops to engage your students yet ... read more
