Structuring Meaningful Vocabulary Direct Instruction

Structuring Meaningful Vocabulary Direct Instruction

Vocabulary direct instruction is essential to raising reading and writing levels.  There are strategies for vocabulary instruction that should be utilized.  Increasing retention of vocabulary is key.  Learn how to make it a short, integral part of your class time while thinking about the main purpose.  Goal:  Having students use the vocabulary when speaking and…

Learning Choice Boards in Social Studies

Learning Choice Boards in Social Studies

Who said teaching and learning history had to be boring?  Learning choice boards aka learning menus transform history lessons into hands-on social studies experiences that are fun and engaging.  Learning choice boards or learning menus allow students to interact with the material, remember information, experience differentiated learning, and make it possible for concepts to stick. …

Simplify Reading Time

Simplify Reading Time

Reading has always been my favorite time of the day.  Why?  Because I can sit down and teach comfortably behind my kidney shaped table.  If an administrator walks in, they are always impressed at the learning going on around the room.  So, what’s the trick?  Do I stay up late making incredible, engaging centers?  Nope. …