One of my best instructional time savers in the classroom is to combine Social Studies and reading instruction. It helps me cover important and interesting Social Studies content. Not only that it also strengthen my students close reading skills. One of my favorites is Regions of the United States ... READ the POST
Christmas Reading Comprehension – A Complete Lesson for Your 3rd Grade Class
I love reading lessons that help 3rd graders explore multiple reading standards within one story - especially during holiday seasons when students are struggling to stay engaged in learning! That's why I created this Christmas Reading Comprehension resource that is a complete 8 - 10 day reading ... READ the POST
Teaching Theme in Reading: 3 Tips for 3rd Grade
Teaching theme in reading is such a tricky skill in 3rd grade. It's one of those reading concepts that is confusing for them. Initially, they may think they are looking for the main idea - which of course it is not. But what is it? How do you explain what theme means? Here are 3 tips and strategies ... READ the POST
How to Find the Theme of a Story – 4th Grade
Teaching theme begins in 3rd grade where students are more focused on the central message or lesson in the story. It's a great place to start, but 4th graders must do much more. They must learn how to find the theme in a story, drama, or poem and write a summary about it. So, how do we level up our ... READ the POST
One Way Students Can Be Successful with 4th Grade Wonders Paired Passages
Do you skip the Wonders Paired Passages in the 4th Grade Anthology books because you are not sure what to do with them? Or you aren't sure whether it's helpful for your students to spend time on them? Stick with me - I'm going to show you a weekly routine that you can use to help your students be ... READ the POST
How to Use This Reading Wonders 4th Grade Activities Bundle
Back-to-school time can be so overwhelming for teachers and students. There are just so many things to prep, plan, and organize, and not enough hours to get them done. If one of those tasks on your list is planning reading instruction with McGraw-Hill Reading Wonders 4th Grade - it may feel ... READ the POST
