Balanced Literacy Instruction: A Truce For The Reading War?
Unless you’re an elementary teacher, balanced literacy instruction may be a new concept to you. What… [more]
Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, Book 1) – Book Review
Summary A brother and sister learn that they are descended from ancient Egyptian royalty and have unexpected… [more]
Clementine
Summary Clementine is a witty third grader that is having a disastrous week. As she recounts the events… [more]
Exclamatory Sentences Rock!
Topic: Exclamatory Sentences with definitions, examples, and usage Is your writing a little dull?… [more]
Dolch Word List Worksheets and Activities
The Dolch word list includes the most common 220 words and 95 nouns encountered in children's books.… [more]
Book Reviews
Around Our Way on Neighbor’s Day
Summary A little, cheerful African-American girl proudly shares her neighborhood with us on the day of a block-party. Children playing double-dutch; men debating in the barbershop; mothers and aunts cooking up oxtail stew and collard greens; friends and family swaying to jazz music in the streets ―these are the sights and sounds of the little girl’s lively neighborhood on a hot summer day. … [Read More...]
Bobby vs. Girls (Accidentally)
Summary Bobby and Holly have been friends forever, but in the 4th grade that’s no longer as simple as it once was. Each of them has other friends letting them know that boys and girls can’t just be friends. Feeling threatened, Bobby begins to oppose Holly in every way he can, but ultimately his heart isn’t in it. Phonetic Elements The book is generally accessible to 4th-graders reading at … [Read More...]
Words Their Way – Word Study for Phonics, Vocabulary and Spelling Instruction
Summary: Words Their Way is a classroom teacher’s resource book for in-class vocabulary, phonics and spelling instruction at all levels. Teachers can diagnosis/assess, students implement learning strategies and games that work, as well as post assess students to gage improvement. This book breaks spelling instruction into five levels across the grades K-12. Teachers determine what level their … [Read More...]
