An engaging read aloud can be a gateway to many different learning opportunities for early elementary students. One story that I have always loved reading with students is I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More! There are so many ways that you can enhance the read aloud experience with additional mini-lessons. In this post, I’m going to share some of my favorite I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More activities that are the perfect complement to this read aloud. The Importance of Read Alouds Students can ... continue reading...
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Activities for Kindergarten
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is one of those books that's simply perfect for back-to-school time. However, just because it’s the beginning of the year does not mean you can’t add a little substance to your read-aloud lessons. Check out these engaging Chicka Chicka Boom Boom activities for kindergarten. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Activities: Reading Comprehension Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault is one of my favorite read-alouds for the beginning of the ... continue reading...
The Recess Queen Activities & Lesson Ideas
Interactive read alouds are a great way to incorporate extra literacy practice into the school day while keeping students on track and engaged. Books like The Recess Queen are perfect for interactive read alouds as the beginning of the school year. Keep reading for some of my favorite The Recess Queen activities that will help your students practice comprehension skills in an engaging way! Practicing Reading Comprehension with Read Alouds Reading aloud to students is an important ... continue reading...
Tops and Bottoms Activities for Comprehension Practice
There are so many components of literacy instruction, it can feel daunting to fit it all into the school day! This is why I love to use readalouds as a springboard for literacy practice! Students are able to enjoy the story while developing important reading skills. In this post, I’m going to share engaging Tops and Bottoms activities that you can use for comprehension practice as you share this fun story with your class. The Importance of Comprehension Activities It’s so important to ... continue reading...
Phonological Awareness Assessments
When it comes to data collection in the early elementary classroom, phonological awareness assessments are essential! Even though many phonics assessments include a section on phonological awareness, it can be invaluable to use a progress monitoring tool that is specific to these important foundational skills. Keep reading to see why! What is Phonological Awareness? If you’ve ever done a tiling project before, you know how important that first row of tile can be! Since the rest of the ... continue reading...
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