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What Are Reading Comprehension Passages with Step-by-Step Questions?
What are reading comprehension passages with step-by-step questions? They are high-interest differentiated passages developed with two sets of questions. Both sets of questions are text dependent with one set being... Read More
How to Offer Differentiation in the Classroom
Differentiation is a hot topic in the current teaching environment. Many teachers feel stressed at the mere thought of taking one lesson and creating several different ways to assess and... Read More
Teachers, How to REALLY Balance Work and Life
Work/life balance has become a hot topic for every profession. It seems adults are losing their ability to leave work at the office and relax. The age of endless email,... Read More
How to Rock Your Writing Instruction
Are you looking for ways to ROCK your writing instruction? You’ve found the right person to help! Pam knows what she is talking about when it comes to the writing... Read More
Mystery Book List for Upper Elementary
Are you looking for great literature to introduce your upper elementary students to mysteries? I’ve used many of these books in my classes during our mystery genre study. Although I... Read More
Danger: What Happens When You Don’t Teach Writing
You decide to skip over writing instruction. You squeeze in some writing prompts or writing responses here and there and call it a day. So what happens when you don’t... Read More
5 Habits of an Effective Teacher
An effective teacher is someone who makes a positive impact on his or her students. These students will carry the strategies they learned through the rest of their education and... Read More
Self-Care Tips that Support Selfless Teachers
It is no secret that you (teachers) are in one of the most caring professions in the world. Each day, you try to educate, encourage, and care for dozens of... Read More
7 POWERFUL STEPS TO BE AN OUTSTANDING TEACHER
Are you ready to rock your teaching? You are in the right place! I am going to share the 7 POWERFUL STEPS TO BE AN OUTSTANDING TEACHER! If you are... Read More
5 Ways to Motivate Students in the Classroom
If you are looking for 5 ways to motivate your students in the classroom, you are in the right place! I’m going to share engaging ideas to help students comprehend... Read More
PROMISING STRATEGIES THAT ACTUALLY SUPPORT DYSLEXIA
UNDERSTANDING DYSLEXIA Myth- Letter reversals is the main sign of dyslexia. Truth- Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability. Dyslexia can refer to an array of symptoms, which result in people... Read More
30+ Things I Wish I Knew My First Years of Teaching
If you are like me, I wanted to be a ROCKSTAR in my first years of teaching, but got immediately overwhelmed. I wish I knew half of the teaching tips,... Read More
How to Improve Student Writing With Writing Checklists
Checklists are used for many academic tasks, and writing is a common one. Are they really effective? Absolutely! This post will explore why checklists are used, research results, and how... Read More
6 Successful Strategies for Teaching Colonization
Do you need ideas for teaching colonization? Here you will find book suggestions, comprehension ideas, projects, crafts, activities, and more. These lessons are also included in one of my best-selling... Read More
What Happens When You Let Students Lead Your Conferences?
Are you looking for an effective way to conduct parent-teacher conferences? Why not have your students be in charge? Student-led conferences will not only strengthen an open communication between home... Read More
How To Build Character in the Classroom Every Month
Are you looking for ways to build character in the classroom? Bringing character education into your classroom will give children a sense of community and teach them core values. It... Read More
Step-By-Step Reading with Interactive Notebooks
Step-by-Step Reading is a series of effective reading units used in thousands of classrooms. It is full of engaging lessons and resources. A scaffolding approach helps students understand what they are reading.... Read More
Step-by-Step Writing Program with Interactive Notebooks
This STEP-BY-STEP WRITING® IS A COMPLETE WRITER’S WORKSHOP PROGRAM with all the tools needed for the entire year. It is filled with engaging lessons (scripted), anchor charts, modeling, mentor text, interactive... Read More
5 Essential Things Every Writing Center Needs
When setting up a classroom or homeschool writing center, there are five things that I found useful for writing success. These items provide your students with the necessary tools to... Read More
How to Teach Theme
Are your students having trouble identifying theme within a story? This step-by-step process scaffolds through several reading comprehension skills to help students get a thorough understanding of theme. Students will... Read More