Whether it’s the beginning of the school year and you need to perform reading assessments, you’re working with a new student one-on-one, or you’re checking progress mid-year, there are a variety of reading assessments you can choose from to inform your instruction. In this post, I’m sharing my top picks for reading assessments that evaluate…
Understanding print concepts is a crucial step in your child’s journey towards becoming a skilled reader. These concepts form the foundation of how print works and its role in conveying information. As a parent or educator, it’s essential to grasp the importance of print concepts and how to effectively teach them to young learners. Print…
Do you remember using reading logs as a kid? I remember having them throughout elementary and middle school. And as a teacher, most schools have required me to assign reading logs to my students. But as I have learned more about reading and best practices (based on research), I have learned that they are not…
Are you looking for some secular winter read alouds? If so, I have you covered from picture books to novels that are about winter or take place during the winter. I’ve rounded up several of my favorite winter read alouds that you can read to your kids. Remember that read alouds provide the perfect opportunity…
The holiday season is a great time to read books that teach kids about Christmas or help them get into the holiday spirit. In my experience, students love when I read aloud chapter books with highly relatable plot lines that allow us to discuss the story and work on comprehension skills. And there are so…