Reading just got more engaging with these interactive flaps! Students can respond during read aloud, partner reading, independent reading and guided reading. These reading activities are perfect for interactive notebooks or for response projects glued to construction paper. There are a variety of reading skills and strategies included to use during reading workshop. (for elementary age students) #thirdgrade #fourthgrade #fifthgrade #readersworkshop #guided reading #readingresponse

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I have always struggled with spelling, and how to engage students in meaningful activities to practice their spelling words! I have tried just about everything under the sun, from rotating through teacher-selected word work centers, to a free choice spelling menu where students try to complete different activities throughout the week. Nothing seemed to work! …

Today I wanted to stop by and share some strategies for teaching vowel teams and diphthongs in our classroom! It's always challenging to teach spelling patterns that aren't easily decodable! Growing up, I remember the rhymes "when 2 vowels go walking, the 1st one does the talking" and "I before E except after C and sounding as A in neighbor and weigh." Who else remembers those??? Here's the thing...those still hold true...and they are a good tool for the most part. But our students need…

This post shares 12 reading center ideas for kindergarten, first, and second grade elementary students that are rigorous and engaging. There are several free literacy activities to download for your students to use in daily 5 workstations. #daily5 #literacycenters #teachingwriting #teachingreading #teachingsightwords #freecenters #mrswintersbliss

I’m often asked how I create anchor charts and what materials are my favorite. So let’s talk anchor charts! Below, I’ve organized my thoughts and beliefs on using anchor charts in the classroom. This is my personal philosophy. It’s not the “right way” or the “better way.” It’s just my way. The first thing to … Continue reading Anchor Charts: Powerful Learning Tools

This anchor chart is the perfect way to implement Friday Letters in your classroom. This is a series of questions students can use to respond to when writing their weekly letter to you. Unsure about what a Friday letter is? Hop on over to my blog to read more about it.The questions include:- What di...

Spelling word activities with choice boards. These are perfect for third grade, second grade, 4th grade and more! They can even be use in first grade. Use the choice boards for homework or literacy centers including Daily 5. You can print off the worksheets to get students started. Activities include some numbers and math practice. This is available on Teacher Pay Teachers. #Spelling

This main idea and details sentence sort activity is a great way to get students thinking about HOW details support a main idea. They will use higher-order thinking skills as they justify their answer.

Interested in Daily 5 but not sure how to get it started in an upper elementary or middle school classroom!? Look no further than this post for tips and FREE resources for getting started!

These nonfiction reading posters and interactive anchor charts are a must have for introducing and reinforcing tons of important nonfiction vocabulary and concepts. Includes text features and text structure posters. Printing flexibility allows for either reading nonfiction posters, interactive anc...

Spelling word activities with choice boards. These are perfect for third grade, second grade, 4th grade and more! They can even be use in first grade. Use the choice boards for homework or literacy centers including Daily 5. You can print off the worksheets to get students started. Activities include some numbers and math practice. This is available on Teacher Pay Teachers. #Spelling

While I am a firm believer in students reading real books that they choose and doing this often, I also love to include reading games and reading centers in my instruction. On this post, I will share three of my favorite types of reading games and centers for 4th and 5th grade, free reading games […]

While I am a firm believer in students reading real books that they choose and doing this often, I also love to include reading games and reading centers in my instruction. On this post, I will share three of my favorite types of reading games and centers for 4th and 5th grade, free reading games […]

Looking for a change of pace during this CRAZY spring season? My students and I absolutely LOVE Book Clubs! They are a great way to keep things academic, while taking a bit of a break from your usual reading routines. I typically do Book Clubs during the weeks of statewide testing.

Word Work Printables for any Word List to easily use at home for distance learning. 100+ pages of ready to go word work activities that will work for ANY LIST, and that can be used in a NUMBER OF WAYS. This set of top selling printable templates will come in handy for any kind of word list that you ...