Free resources are always a teacher’s dream, but when it comes to free sites to use during reading instruction the choices can be few and far between. Whether you are looking for a site to use during the Daily 5’s “Listen to Reading” time or want to provide students with a fun early-finisher activity, the…
Inspire the Joy of Reading with Dr. Seuss
All elementary teachers know that Dr. Seuss’s birthday, March 2nd, is Read Across America Day Whether you are celebrating Seuss all month, all week, or just for the day, Really Good Stuff has resources to make it unforgettable for you and your students. Not sure how to celebrate? Let me help you! 1. Decorate Your…
Preparing Students for Summer Reading
No matter what study you read, the evidence always shows that students who read over the summer are more successful in the fall than those who don’t. How can you help your students avoid the summer slide? I always try to encourage my students to be independent learners and to take ownership of their own…