BALANCEDLITERACYDIET :: 12EMP :: Balanced Literacy Diet

What are We Doing in Class Today?: Motivating Beginning Readers with a Daily Schedule (Virtual Tour)
K - 6th

Literacy CAFE in First Grade: Fostering Independence using a Menu of Strategies (Virtual Tour)
1st - 3rd

The Daily 5 in First Grade: Engaging Students with a Balanced Literacy Approach (Virtual Tour)
1st - 3rd

Predicting and Inferring: Scaffolding Comprehension Strategies using an Explicit Framework (Virtual Tour)
1st - 3rd

Revising and Editing in First Grade: Using Success Criteria to Focus the Writing Process (Virtual Tour)
K - 6th

Classroom Timer: Building Time Concepts and Management in the Primary Grades (Virtual Tour)
K - 2nd

Beyond a Morning Message: Promoting Literacy and Numeracy with a Meaningful Morning Routine (Virtual Tour)
K - 2nd

Marbles and Popcorn!: Establishing an Effective Learning Environment with Collective Accountability (Virtual Tour)
K - 2nd

Document Camera for Shared Reading: Supporting the Development of Decoding and Fluency (Virtual Tour)
K - 3rd

Sharing Storybooks: Building Knowledge and Literacy Motivation through Daily Read Alouds (Virtual Tour)
PreK - 6th

Meaningful Show and Tell in First Grade: Developing Oral Communication and Thinking Skills (Virtual Tour)
PreK - 1st

Good Fit Books in First Grade: Developing Skill and a Love for Reading through Appropriate Choices (Virtual Tour)
K - 2nd

Borrowing Books in First Grade: Using the Home-School Connection to Develop Independent Readers (Virtual Tour)
K - 2nd

Listening Center in First Grade: Using Audiobooks to Foster a Love for Reading (Virtual Tour)
K - 2nd

Leveled Books in First Grade: Personalized Book Bins Increase Independence in Young Readers (Virtual Tour)
K - 2nd

Guided Reading in First Grade: Increasing Fluency and Comprehension with Small Group Instruction (Virtual Tour)
K - 2nd

Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA): Motivating Young Readers by Tracking and Celebrating Progress (Virtual Tour)
K - 3rd

The Teacher's Library: Creating an Organized Collection of Professional and Read Aloud Books (Virtual Tour)
PreK - 6th

Cross-Curricular Classroom Library: Making Different Genres Accessible to Interest and Inspire Readers (Virtual Tour)
PreK - 6th

Classroom Computers in First Grade: Using Technology to Motivate Reading and Writing (Virtual Tour)
K - 3rd

Setting Learning Goals: Fostering Metacognition by Discussing and Displaying Expectations (Virtual Tour)
1st - 3rd

Word Wall in First Grade: Building Sight Recognition and Spelling of High-Frequency Words (Virtual Tour)
K - 3rd

Washroom Chart: Avoiding Interruptions and Promoting Independence (Virtual Tour)
K - 2nd

Writing a Recount in First Grade: Empowering Students by Scaffolding a Well-Planned Writing Process (Virtual Tour)
1st - 3rd

Word Family Wall: Building Literacy Skills using Spelling Patterns in Words (Virtual Tour)
K - 2nd

Student Work Holders: Creating Efficient Classrooms by Building Organizational Skills (Virtual Tour)
K - 6th

Privacy Folders in First Grade: Preventing Distractions and Providing a Quiet Work Environment (Virtual Tour)
1st - 3rd

Word Problems in First Grade: Integrating Math and Literacy Using Success Criteria (Virtual Tour)
1st - 3rd

First-Grade Classroom News: Strengthening the Home-School Connection with a Biweekly Newsletter (Virtual Tour)
K - 3rd

Friday Folders: Building the Home-School Connection with Meaningful Homework (Virtual Tour)
K - 3rd

Science Experiments in First Grade: Building Understanding through Inquiry and Discussion (Virtual Tour)
K - 3rd

Class Jobs in First Grade: Motivating Reading while Fostering a Sense of Responsibility (Virtual Tour)
K - 3rd

The C in The CAFE: Building Reading Comprehension by Teaching Effective Strategies (Virtual Tour)
1st - 3rd

The A in The CAFE: Improving Reading Accuracy using Meaning and Decoding Strategies (Virtual Tour)
1st - 3rd

The F in The CAFE: Building Fluent Readers who Read with Ease, Accuracy and Expression (Virtual Tour)
1st - 3rd

The E in The CAFE: Expanding Vocabulary through Reading and Writing (Virtual Tour)
K - 6th

First Grade Virtual Tour #1: Insights from a Highly Experienced Teacher