6th grade reading

Reading Response activities will likely form a major part of your reading programme, whether you are running guided reading groups, a daily 5 system,

Don't have time in your day to reach every student? My 10 Minute Reading Intervention resource can help you squeeze in lessons that are fast & effective!

For years, I have witnessed, over and over again, the value of using pictures to teach reading skills in my classroom. I always use them to introduce reading skills like inference, story elements, ca

Never planned to homeschool, now wouldn't trade it for the world

One breakthrough book can build a lifetime love of reading, so every year my goal is to lead my students to find their “BEST BOOK EVER!”

Looking to breathe some life into your lit circle routine? Check out this blog post!!

Get ready to start First Chapter Friday in your elementary or middle school classroom! Reading just the first chapter of a novel will get kids excited about their independent reading books. On the blog, there is a free printable book list for you to download! The blog post also provides tips and strategies on how to get started with First Chapter Friday and how to make it successful in your classroom. Motivate and inspire all your readers! (fourth grade fifth grade sixth grade seventh…

After part one of guided reading and small groups in middle school ELA, this post outlines what the other students are doing during this time

Okay teacher friend. It’s finally here. And I’m so excited! I’ve had this resource collecting dust on my computer for years now. I’ve been using this strategy in my classroom for the last few years, but haven’t had the energy or time (teacher life + mom life is exhausting, am I right?) to put it all together so that it’s ready to go for busy teachers like you! Well, it’s finally finished and I finally get to unveil it to you! Did you know I have a FREE downloadable reading response menu…

Lesson plans and ideas for teaching fiction and literature reading skills in the upper elementary classroom. 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade teachers love these lesson plans and ideas for teaching nonfiction texts during back to school season, or all throughout the school year. These lessons are great for whole group or small group instruction.