Word Study with Connie… More Than A List of Spelling Words
Word study is the learning of and practice with word patterns that lead the children to discover how to spell words! Words they are studying and words with similar patterns…
Reading Comprehension With Connie
Reading is most meaningful and enjoyable when the reader connects to the text. Students are encouraged to be active readers as they interact with books naturally, through open-ended questions, and…
Inside 4th & 5th Grade Literature With Lauren
In Literature, we began the first week of school by discussing The Responsive Classroom Practices. It emphasizes teaching children to take care of themselves, each other, and the school environment…
Inside The Reading Room With Connie
First, second, and third graders are settling into the rhythms of the Reading Room. We begin our classes with a group meeting designed to promote feelings of connection to each…