Education resources for parents and teachers
Looking for books to read aloud to your learners on Valentine's Day? I've put together a list of our favorites just for you! Here Comes Valentine Cat, by Deborah Underwood Please promise me you'll find this book at your library and read it - even if it's just to yourself! It's my absolutely favorite on this list. In this book the narrator speaks directly to Cat, who feels that Valentine's Day is much too mushy ... Read More
Shared reading is an essential piece of balanced literacy. We can use it to teach our students the skills they'll need as they advance to higher levels in reading. In today's post I'm sharing tips for teaching reading comprehension during your shared reading lessons. Have you been following along in my series about shared reading? In Week One, I explained what shared reading is. In Week Two, I gave you an editable ... Read More
Did you know that I wrote my first post on The Measured Mom in January of 2013? That's right! The Measured Mom is 7 years old. To celebrate I'm giving seven people a full year's subscription to The Measured Mom Plus! What will you get as a member? Access to short, actionable video trainings about teaching in PreK-Grade 3 Get new trainings each month (with printable certificates of ... Read More
Shared reading is a wonderful vehicle for teaching all kinds of reading skills and strategies ... including phonics. In today's post I'm sharing a simple process for teaching phonics skills and decoding strategies during shared reading. Have you been following along in my series about shared reading? In Week One, I explained what shared reading is. Last week, I gave you an editable shared reading lesson ... Read More
As you plan your shared reading lesson plans, it's helpful to have a template. In today's post you can download an editable one ... for free! Did you read last week's blog post all about shared reading? If you did, you're ready to start writing your shared reading lessons. One question remains. What do shared reading lesson plans look like from day to day? I recommend creating lessons that use the same text for 3-5 ... Read More
Enjoy this set of free reading passages for young readers! Without a doubt, one of the biggest requests I get at The Measured Mom is for simple reading passages for young readers. I love to create reading passages, but they take a lot of time. Because of that, I've started sharing new reading passages every month on my paid membership site. Here's a free sample so you can get a taste of what members get every month ... Read More
What is shared reading, and what are its benefits? Get answers to these questions and more in today's post! If you're little fuzzy on shared reading - or you want to make sure you're on the right track, this post is for you. Let's tackle some common questions. What is shared reading? Shared reading is when a teacher and a large group of students read an enlarged text together. There is one copy of the text, and it's ... Read More
For weeks, my two youngest kids were treated to a variety of Cinderella versions. We discovered quite a few new favorites (and, admittedly, a few we didn't care for). Read on to find the best Cinderella versions to read aloud! 24 Cinderella Versions Cinder Edna, by Ellen Jackson This is my favorite book in this list, so I'm putting it first. Cinderella and Cinder Edna live next door to teach other. Both girls are ... Read More
Have you seen the wonderful fractured fairy tales by Corey Rosen Schwarz? Frankly, they're hilarious. And I'm excited to host a giveaway* for five of Schwarz's engaging picture books! These will make a fantastic addition to your home or classroom library. Hansel and Gretel: Ninja Chicks Ninja Red Riding Hood The Three Ninja Pigs Twinderella Goldi Rocks and the Three Bears *Because of ... Read More
Looking for the best order for teaching multiplication facts? You're in the right place! This post contains affiliate links. Have you been wondering what order to teach the multiplication facts? If you Google it, you'll find quite a few recommendations. I recently shared a mini-course inside The Measured Mom Plus with tips for teaching multiplication facts. In that course I shared a recommended order for teaching ... Read More
