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Students struggling with reading or being formally diagnosed with dyslexia can be a unique challenge for teachers. Especially in the earlier years, where learning to read and write matters, extra help is necessary to ensure all your students can thrive. But according to, recent studies show that dyslexia, or struggling to read, is not the […]
I recently attended my child’s school orientation, and, as usual, a teacher was there trying to recruit parents to be volunteers. I smiled and told him I was already a part of the team of volunteers. Despite my busy-mom schedule, I find time to provide much-needed assistance to the school. Everyone benefits when you help […]
Even in the realm of teaching, elementary school is something entirely different from everything else out there. As a teacher, not only is it your responsibility to support your students to succeed academically, but you’re also there to help them learn other vital soft skills they use later in life. Anything from communication to working […]
For any classroom, having a classroom management place can make all the difference, and how to write a classroom management philosophy is a challenge. But before you start putting your plans down on paper, the first step of the process should be to understand your beliefs about how a classroom should be run. While, in […]
An essential teaching technique and an excellent way to connect with your students, utilizing anticipatory sets can be invaluable to educators. By filling in the blanks, providing insight, and engaging students from the off, it's far more likely you'll get more from them in school. An anticipatory set provides that primed and prepared atmosphere, using […]
Popcorn reading, also known as “round-robin reading,” is a traditional reading activity that has lasted for over two centuries. Despite the evidence that the practice is ineffective for enhancing fluency, word decoding, and reading comprehension, popcorn reading’s popularity among K-8 teachers still endures. This article will explore seven alternatives to Popcorn Reading that teachers can […]
Suppose you're wondering how to enthuse your students and improve their grades. In that case, this article provides a brief overview of the importance of classroom engagement and 15 student engagement strategies to try today. According to an extensive and respected research project conducted several years ago, people who feel engaged in a task or […]
Determining a child’s reading level takes more than asking a few simple questions or observing them in the classroom. With multiple students to keep an eye on and assess, teachers can easily miss a child lagging behind his or her peers. To make a true assessment of where a student is with reading comprehension and […]
It can't be all sunshine and rainbows with those inevitable rainy days on the horizon. Indoor play can mean stress and improvisation for the average teacher, especially when you run out of classroom games to try. But fear not " with 35 fun indoor recess games and activities, you'll have plenty to keep your students […]