Helping Special Education Teachers Deliver Effective Interventions
If you are teaching a primary grade or special education, I believe that sight word routines should be included in your daily routines. Some of our students, especially students with disabilities, need repeated exposure to allow them to master recognizing sight words quickly. Below, you will find six ways that I practice sight words with […]
I think doing a daily read aloud is something that no classroom should be without. It gives students shared experiences and skills. I can’t tell you how many times I say, “Remember when we read ____. The character was _____.” I use them for reference for many things throughout the school year. It’s also a […]
Do you need some ideas for daily routines to help with number recognition & counting? Number Recognition Zap My students love to play ZAP. It doesn’t matter which group or the grade level. It’s simple and fun! I have versions of ZAP for letters, sight words, math facts, and now NUMBERS! Here’s how to play: Put […]
The month of December can be stressful and crazy! We know the kids are ready for Christmas break, and honestly, so are we! I like to find ways to make the month of December special and memorable for my students. Here are a few ideas for celebrating Christmas in the classroom. Christmas Ornaments from Home […]
I absolutely love to embrace the chaos of the Christmas season and tie the holidays into my December lessons! I love to find ways to make learning engaging for my students and still focus on my grade level reading standards. Below are a few books that are perfect mentor texts for teaching various reading comprehension […]
Mentor Texts Your Students Will Love in November As you know, mentor texts are a great way to allow your students to practice reading skills quickly and in an engaging way. This month, I share a few great November themed (or just for fun!) books to get your students working on sequence, making predictions, and […]
