The Purpose of Reading Think of a recent time when...
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The Purpose of Reading Think of a recent time when you sat down with something to read (maybe this chapter, perhaps?) – you had a purpose, right?  You probably can’t think of a time when you read something without a purpose.  It might have been to relax for a while or maybe to learn a new recipe, but whatever the case, you had a purpose. The same is true for kids.  They need to see a purpose in order to get something meaningful out of reading.  If you put a Literature Circles novel in front of a student and they don’t know the purpose, I guarantee you’ll have behaviour iss ..read more
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Returning to Class After COVID-19
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4y ago
Students in British Columbia are starting to head back to school on a part-time, voluntary basis June 1 after nearly 3 months off due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  As I prepare to head back into the classroom, I find myself thinking about all of the new procedures and routines I'll need to teach.  Here's my list of initial thoughts, that I'm hoping can help you too, whenever your return to school might be. Hand Washing Of course, we always do hand washing lessons and reminders during regular times, but now, even more so this will be extra crucial.  As you read on, you'll see h ..read more
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Virtual Year End Celebrations
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4y ago
The end of this school year isn't going to look like most others!  We teachers have shown we can be flexible and adapt at the drop of a hat!  Now, how are our end of year celebrations going to look while teaching remotely? The typical field trip and school assembly just aren't going to work.  I've come up with 6 ideas that are easy to implement, free or very low cost, and totally fun! Virtual Spirit Days Assign a fun theme to each day leading up to the last day of school.  Every time your class hops online to meet virtually, you'll be able to share in the fun together ..read more
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Virtual Class Games for Video Conferencing
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4y ago
As remote, e-learning has become our "new normal" we teachers are turning to video conferencing platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams to virtually connect with our kiddos.  This is a great way to deliver instruction, answer student questions, or just casually connect.  In this post, you'll discover 5 games you can play to jazz up your video sessions with students.  Perfect for community builders, time fillers as you wait for other students to join, or a quick wrap up! Be sure to stick around to the bottom, where you can snag free video conferencing expectatio ..read more
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Schools Closing? Free Ideas to Help
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4y ago
  Is school cancelled where you are? Don't panic!  I believe that it's not important to try and replicate school at home - that won't happen anyway.  You'll likely have families where multiple students are trying to access their one and only device.  Others may become caregivers to younger siblings.  The structure and surroundings aren't the same, so it's not going to be the same.  But, continuing to practice skills is important.   Whether you're being directed to teach from a distance, or whether you just want to provide parents with some options they can access themselves, I've got ..read more
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Struggling to fit it all in?
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4y ago
As a teacher it always feels like I'm adding more things to my "To Do" list than I'm taking off.  There's always something to grade, some sort of data to hand in, and more curriculum to cover than it feels like ever possible. Please tell me I'm not alone!   After 10 years at this job, here are six strategies I've found that help me to "fit it all in". Plan Ahead When I reflect back on the situations where I've wasted the most time in my classroom, it's almost always been due to lack of planning.  I'm constantly looking ahead to the next day, the next week, and the next month, maki ..read more
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Boost Reading Comprehension Through Discussion
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4y ago
One of our ultimate goals when teaching reading is to boost student comprehension of text.  We want our students to construct deeper meaning as they read.  A simple, no prep way of helping build comprehension is by allowing our students to talk.   Through partner pairs, teacher and student conferencing, and whole-class discussion you can promote deeper understanding before, during, and after reading.  This is true for ANY text, in any subject area.  Read on to find some quick strategies you can integrate today.   Before Reading Discuss learning intentions If you have specific goals fo ..read more
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How To Set Up Your Classroom Library
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4y ago
As a beginning teacher, setting up a classroom library can be a bit of an overwhelming thought.  What books do you buy? Where do you buy them from? And then, how do you organize them?  The key to setting up a classroom library is to set it up with your students in mind.  The way that kids access and search for books is not necessarily the same way that adults book shop.  I'll show you how I set up my classroom library so that it is organized and enticing to students. Options for Purchasing Books When you're just starting out, building a classroom library can get quite expensive.  Es ..read more
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Organize Your Classroom Using Bins and Containers
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4y ago
The key to a smooth-running classroom is organization. When everything has a home you maximize your time because you know exactly where your materials are.  Students can feel ownership over the classroom and respect the space when they know where to put things.  I'm sharing 5 different ways you can use bins and containers to organize your classroom. If you're not naturally organized, or just looking for some new ideas for how to put your classroom in order, this blog post is for you! Class Library I've chosen to organize my class library into bins for a few reasons.  I find that when ..read more
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10 Ideas for Manageable Year-End Celebrations
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4y ago
As we begin to wrap up year end assessments and start to pack up for summer, we are all looking for fun ways to celebrate with our students.  We want to acknowledge all of the hard work accomplished this year, but still keep things manageable and under control. Keeping the routine in an already hectic and uncertain time = better behaved kiddos. Here are 10 ideas that won't break the bank or disrupt your daily routine. 1) Picnic Lunch Bring some blankets to school and eat lunch outside with your class on a nice day.  This break in routine will be fun, but not so over the top that ..read more
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