Student data tracking is useful so teachers have the information needed to drive their plans for instruction. Similarly, it can drive student motivation when they track their own data. When tracking their data, students will take ownership of their learning. Academic growth will also be
When we look at our 1st grade students we may sometimes think they’re too young for centers. It’s a lot of independence and personal responsibility for some of our littlest learners! So why have literacy centers in first grade? Research shows us that centers provide
Are you using small group instruction in your classroom? If so, then you’ll agree – this is where the magic happens! Students get a targeted lesson to improve their skills in a small, supportive, group setting. But one of the biggest struggles teachers face with
This year is a challenging one in a different way than previous years. Students this year are coming into the classroom working below grade level and needing more remediation than ever. No need to panic! Let’s do what we do best and meet our amazing
Normally, the groundwork for phonological and phonemic awareness is laid in Kindergarten and 1st grade. (Although, advanced skills still have a place in regular instruction in 2nd and 3rd grades!) As we all know, the interruptions in learning caused by COVID have really done a
So you’ve completed your beginning or middle of the year literacy screening, and the results are clear – some of your students are below grade level. But what should you do next? After all, time is limited and it’s important to quickly help kids build
