Finding the main idea isn’t always the most fun skill to practice – but your students will love the engaging main idea passages on this set of free task cards! Main idea has got to be one of the most difficult reading skills to teach. But it’s oh, so important. We want our readers to be able to understand the “big idea” from a text. What do they need to remember?…
Answers to YOUR questions about shared reading
TRT Podcast#2: Answers to common questions about shared reading In this episode I share answers to questions my readers have asked about shared reading. What’s the point of shared reading? How do I schedule shared reading? Can I do shared reading with small groups or one-on-one? How do I choose shared reading texts? How do I keep my students engaged and paying attention during a shared reading lesson? What do…
How to teach phonics during shared reading
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 template. Today I’d like…
Free EDITABLE shared reading lesson plan template!
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…
What is shared reading?
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…
24 Cinderella versions to read aloud
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…
The best order for teaching multiplication facts
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 multiplication facts, based on…
How to teach revising and editing in K-2
Wow, we’ve covered a lot in this free video series! We’ve talked about what to teach writers in K-2. We’ve discussed how to get kids actually interested in writing. We gave tips for getting your writing workshop started. We’ve shown you how to help kids move from drawing to writing. We’ve explained the secret to meeting every writer’s needs. We discussed how to teach young writers to spell on their…
10 of the best mentor texts for teaching writing
How do you feel about teaching writing? Apprehensive? Nervous? A little unqualified? The good news is that you’re not alone. Many teachers don’t feel confident about teaching writing. Even better news is that you probably have hundreds of other writing teachers right in your home or classroom. They’re called books – also known as mentor texts. Today’s quick sneak peek video will show you how to use them! Get your printable…
The secret to meeting every writer’s needs
Have you been watching our free video series about teaching writing in K-2? So far we’ve shared … What K-2 writers need to know How to engage young writers How to get started at the beginning of the year Tips for helping learners move from drawing to writing Today it’s time to get specific about how we meet each writer’s needs. Is it really possible to have an individualized approach…
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