What is independent reading? It’s an essential part of your school day! Learn more in today’s post. This summer, This Reading Mama and I have shared six posts about balanced literacy. We’ve given you essential information about each element of balanced literacy – with printable charts and lists to make your teaching easier. We’ve talked about The definition of balanced literacy – with a printable chart Interactive read-aloud – with…
Fun activities for preschoolers learning about their world
It was just over four years ago. Our oldest three kids were 3, 2, and 7 months. I stuffed nine suitcases until each weighed exactly 50.0 lbs. We packed the triple stroller that we’d bought on Craigslist. I loaded three bags with activities to keep the kids busy on our 15-hour flight. And we headed to Hong Kong for a semester. Looking back, it’s hard to believe we did it. That crazy…