Hands down, this is the biggest question we get asked on a regular basis when working with teachers in the classroom. In fact, this is a question we ask ourselves daily. What will the other students be doing while I meet with my Guided Reading groups? First of all, before you can make your time […]
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Help! I Don’t Know How to Do Guided Reading
Have you been asked to do Guided Reading in your classroom, but have absolutely no experience and don’t even know where to start? We’ve been there. Let us share our combined years of experience that took us from beginning teachers to literacy specialists. This is the beginning of a series that will get you set […]
It’s Time to Get Your Emergency Sub Plans Ready
Writing plans for a substitute teacher is a big pain in the butt. Even more so, when some sort of family emergency comes up and you’re still legally responsible for two days of classes. It;s strange that these certified teachers who come into our classroom don’t have to plan anything for two full days. At […]
The Reasons Your Classroom Management Isn’t Working and How to Fix It
Recently I was having a discussion with a former student teacher. She had reached out because her last school year felt like a disaster and she was wondering how could improve. She’d tried clip charts, behavior charts, communication journals, reward baskets and everything else she could think of, but nothing worked. She wanted to know […]
