Second Grade Recipes
Reader's Theater: Building Fluency and Expression
1st
- 6th
Read to Someone: A Component Of The Daily Five
K
- 6th
Procedure Match Up: Building the Foundation for Procedural Writing
2nd
- 3rd
Get to the Root of It: Exploring Word Roots to Enhance Vocabulary and Spelling
2nd
- 6th
Exploring Seasons: Using Interactive Discussion to Support Descriptive Writing
K
- 2nd
Investigating Cereal: Integrating Literacy and Science Instruction
1st
- 3rd
Pick a Part!: Improving Reading Fluency
2nd
- 3rd
Fix My Mistakes: Helping Students Practice Editing Skills
1st
- 4th
Re-Enacting Procedures: Building the Foundation for Procedural Writing
PreK
- 2nd
Short and Long Sounds: Reviewing the Sounds of Vowel Letters
1st
- 2nd
Safety Tips: Creating Authentic Opportunities for Informative Writing
1st
- 3rd
Making Teddy Bears: Motivating Descriptive Writing
K
- 2nd
Punctuation on Vacation: Illustrating the Importance of Writing Conventions
2nd
- 3rd
Stories, Actions, and Pictures: Introducing New Letter-Sounds with Jolly Phonics in First Grade
PreK
- 2nd
Puppet Stories: Supporting Understanding of Characters and Setting
K
- 2nd
Read All About It!: Building Knowledge With Class News
1st
- 4th
Summary Map: Scaffolding Summary Writing
2nd
- 4th
Attack that Word: Reviewing Decoding Strategies
1st
- 3rd
Bubble Diagram: A Pre-Writing Strategy for Stories
2nd
- 6th
Four Square Writing Method: A Graphic Organizer to Support Paragraph Writing
1st
- 5th
Where's Ed?: Discovering the Sounds of the "-ed" Spelling Inflection for Past Tense Verbs
1st
- 4th
Before, During and After Questions: Promoting Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking
2nd
- 3rd
Fact or Opinion?: Building Critical Thinking Skills
2nd
- 3rd
Let's Make Predictions: Building Reading Comprehension
1st
- 3rd
The Daily Five: Fostering Literacy Independence in Pre-Kindergarten
PreK
- 6th
Running Records: Assessing and Improving Students' Reading Fluency and Comprehension
K
- 3rd
Sentence Starters for Text-to-Self Connections: Building Reading Comprehension Strategies
1st
- 4th
Fist Lists: A Graphic Organizer for Learning Vocabulary
2nd
- 5th
The Great Kapok Tree: Developing Fluency with Reader's Theater
2nd
- 4th
Party Invitations: Motivating Students to Write Informatively
1st
- 2nd
Starring Details: Helping Writers Revise by Adding Details
1st
- 4th
What Are They Thinking?: Using the Subtext Strategy to Build Comprehension
2nd
- 3rd
Introducing the Sound of the Week: Integrated Letter-Sound Instruction
K
- 2nd
Concentrating on Sight Words: Promoting Reading and Writing Fluency
K
- 3rd
Transform-a-Verb: Enhancing Students' Understanding of Inflectional Endings
K
- 2nd
Real-Life Examples, Fact, and Fiction: Building Knowledge at the Beginning of a Content Area Unit
K
- 3rd
Vowel Pairs in a Story: Increasing Awareness of Letter-Sound Correspondences
K
- 2nd
Four Square Vocabulary Cards: Providing a Rich Context for New Words
2nd
- 3rd
Blooming Prefixes and Suffixes: Developing Word Knowledge by Looking at Word Parts
2nd
- 3rd
Mind Pictures: Promoting Comprehension through Visualization
PreK
- 3rd
Women We Admire: Building Interviewing and Report Writing Skills
1st
- 4th
Exploring Compound Words: Improving Vocabulary Knowledge and Spelling Skills
K
- 2nd
Question Chart: Improving Reading Comprehension through Questioning
2nd
- 3rd
Community Circle: Fostering Oral Language Development
K
- 2nd
In Your Own Words: Learning How to Paraphrase
2nd
Cinquains with a Twist: Building Vocabulary Through Cinquain Poetry
2nd
- 6th
Diary of a Spider: Writing from Another Point of View
2nd
- 3rd
Easy-To-Read Writing: Developing Editing Skills
1st
- 3rd
Using "Fancy" Words: Exploring Synonyms to Improve Writing
2nd
- 4th
Check Your Facts!: Promoting Critical Analysis of Non-Fiction Books
K
- 4th
Milling to Music: Encouraging Brainstorming through Active Participation
K
- 3rd
The Three Eds: Discovering the "ed" Spelling Rules for Past Tense Verbs
1st
- 4th
Stop and Go Statements: Fostering Understanding of Fact and Opinion
2nd
- 4th
Five Senses Graphic Organizer: A Planning Strategy for Descriptive Writing
1st
- 3rd
The Lost Suitcase: Creating a Purpose for Descriptive Writing
1st
- 3rd
Cause-Effect Match Up: Building Early Reasoning Skills
1st
- 4th
Pal Reading: Developing Fluency and Comprehension with Paired Reading
1st
- 3rd
Hunting for Opposites: Expanding Vocabulary Knowledge by Exploring Antonyms
K
- 2nd
Pictorial K-W-L: Graphic Organizer for Early Literacy
1st
- 2nd
The True Story: Interviewing Book Characters to Build Comprehension
2nd
- 5th
Getting to Know My Character: Using Character Maps to Build Comprehension
1st
- 2nd
Word Explosion: Linking Vocabulary and Spelling
2nd
- 6th
Categorizing Prior Knowledge: Aiding Comprehension of a New Content Area Text
2nd
- 4th
Recipe for Me: Motivating Procedural Writing
1st
- 3rd
Climb the Word Ladder: Raising Spelling, Vocabulary and Phonics Skills
1st
- 3rd
Time to Shine: Improving Fluency Through Performance Café
2nd
Sticky Notes: Determining Importance in Non-Fiction Texts
2nd
- 6th
Concept Maps: Expanding Vocabulary Networks
2nd
- 5th
All About Me Autobiography: Writing from Personal Experience
2nd
- 4th
Share That Poem!: Rereading Poems to Enhance Fluency
1st
- 3rd
Imagine That Word!: Expanding Vocabulary Through Visual Imagery
1st
- 3rd
Personal Dictionary: Making Real-Life Connections to Build Vocabulary
2nd
- 5th
Concept Muraling: Organizing Knowledge Visually to Improve Comprehension
2nd
- 6th
Class Photo Library: Motivating Descriptive Writing
K
- 3rd
Crazy Comics: Developing Voice by Writing Dialogue
2nd
- 5th
Writing How-To Books: Developing Procedural Writing Skills
2nd
The Very Important Person: Developing Oral Language (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
The Daily Five: Fostering Literacy Independence in Third and Fourth Grade (Virtual Tour)
K
- 6th
CAFÉ: Engaging Third and Fourth Grade Students in Assessment and Instruction (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
Guided Reading: Promoting Fluency and Comprehension in Third and Fourth Grade (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
Writing Center: Engaging in Writing (Virtual Tour)
K
- 6th
Character in Action: Fostering Critical Thinking and the Development of Knowledge (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
Gathering Place: Promoting Independent Reading and Comprehension Strategies (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
Anchor Charts: Providing a Tool for Learning (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
Amazing Authors: Developing a Writing Style (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 3rd
Author of the Month: Using an Author Study to Practice Data Management (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 3rd
All About Me Autobiography: Writing to Inform (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 4th
Mathematics and Literacy: Using Symmetry and Art to Practice Story Writing (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 3rd
Nouns, Verbs and Adjectives: Practicing Parts of Speech (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 4th
Pocket Research: Organizing Information for Report Writing (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 4th
Poetry with Pizzazz: Practicing Poetry Structures (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 4th
Reading Corner: Creating a Space for Students to Explore Texts
PreK
- 6th
Map It!: Integrating Social Studies and Literacy (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 2nd
Super Words: Expanding Vocabulary in Second Grade (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
Tribes Agreements: Creating Inclusive Classroom Culture in Second Grade (Virtual Tour)
2nd
Word Wall: Expanding Vocabulary in Second Grade (Virtual Tour)
2nd
Clap and Chant: Spelling Word Wall Words in Second Grade (Virtual Tour)
2nd
Writing Wizards Portfolio Wall: Tracking Progress Throughout the Year (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
Feedback Board: Providing Specific Information to Improve Performance (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 6th
Make a Judgment: Using Four Corners to Further Comprehension (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
Tribes Agreements: Creating Inclusive Classroom Culture in Second Grade (Virtual Tour)
2nd
Word Banks: Supporting Spelling and Vocabulary Growth (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 3rd
Instructional Terms: Helping Students Expand Vocabulary (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 6th
Weather Tracker: Integrating Data Management and Literacy (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 3rd
Helping Hands: Sharing Classroom Responsibilities (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 3rd
Early Morning Activity: Making Every Minute Count (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 3rd
Success Criteria: Assessment for Learning in Second Grade (Virtual Tour)
2nd
The Daily Five: Fostering Literacy Independence in Second Grade (Virtual Tour)
2nd
A Helpful Tool: Using Sticky Notes during Reading and Writing (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 6th
The Portable Desk: Engaging in Learning Using a Clipboard (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
Poetry Fridays: Understanding Poems (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 3rd
A Tool for Reading: Using Whiteboards during Guided Reading (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 6th
Fluency Phones: Amplifying Students' Voices in Oral Reading (Virtual Tour)
K
- 2nd
Climb Every Mountain: Setting Goals and Using Feedback to Attain Them (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 6th
Launch with a Read-Aloud: Initiating an Integrated Literacy Unit with an Engaging Text (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 3rd
Think Alouds: Modeling Ways to Think About Text (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
Estimation Station: Developing Critical Thinking Skills (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 3rd
The Daily Five: Fostering Literacy Independence in Second Grade (Virtual Tour)
2nd
CAFÉ: Engaging Second Grade Students in Assessment and Instruction (Virtual Tour)
2nd
Reading Power: Building Comprehension Skills (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
On a Global Scale: Making Community Connections (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 3rd
What Do You Wonder?: Building Comprehension through Questions (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
Sunshine Books: Engaging Parents in Student Learning (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 4th
Heart Words and Interactive Word Wall: Learning to Spell Words by Heart (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 5th
Wednesday Morning Book Shop: Communicating About Books (Virtual Tour)
K
- 4th
Little Poets: Understanding and Creating Poems in Primary (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 2nd
Read to Self in Second Grade: A Component of the Daily Five (Virtual Tour)
2nd
Read To Someone in Second Grade: A Component Of The Daily Five (Virtual Tour)
2nd
Word Work In The Second Grade: A Component of the Daily Five (Virtual Tour)
2nd
Learning Goals: Fostering Student Success in Second Grade (Virtual Tour)
2nd
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: Developing Real Writing (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 3rd
Yearbook of Writing: Developing Writing Skills (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
Simple Machines: Introducing Non-Fiction Text Features (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
Tic Tac Toe Homework: Applying Reading and Writing Skills (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 4th
Expand Vocabulary Wall: Introducing New and Interesting Words (Virtual Tour)
K
- 6th
Fairy Tale Checklist: Understanding the Structure of a Fairy Tale (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
Magnet Man: Integrating Science and Literacy through Writing (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 3rd
Student Made Books: Promoting the Enjoyment of Writing (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 4th
Teeny Tiny Books: Writing Narratives (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 4th
Everywhere Man: Integrating Music and Literacy through Song Writing (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 4th
No Caps or Punctuation: Comparing Two Pieces of Writing (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 4th
Teaching Tip: Creating Individual Blackboards (Virtual Tour)
K
- 6th
Celebrating One Hundred Books: Promoting the Enjoyment of Reading in Second Grade (Virtual Tour)
2nd
Artwork Writing: Promoting Descriptive Writing (Virtual Tour)
K
- 2nd
What's Cooking?: Integrating Literacy at the Cooking Center (Virtual Tour)
K
- 4th
Word Wall: Learning To Spell High Frequency Words in Second Grade (Virtual Tour)
2nd
Sock Creatures: Promoting Writing through Sewing (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 4th
Earthworms, Snails and Hermit Crabs: Integrating Science and Literacy with a Terrarium (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 6th
Pillow Making: Practicing Procedural Writing (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 4th
Not A Box: Integrating Art and Writing through Imagination (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 4th
Classroom Library: Promoting Independent Reading in Second Grade (Virtual Tour)
2nd
Candy Creations: Writing to Persuade the Reader (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 4th
Daily News: Encouraging Inquiry (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
Imagination: Asking Questions for Further Inquiry (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 6th
Countries of the World: Developing Research Skills (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 3rd
Where in the World: Extending Understanding of Mapping Skills (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 3rd
Class Pets: Launching into Writing (Virtual Tour)
K
- 4th
Writing Wall: Understanding the Process of Writing (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 6th
Flower Power: Integrating Math, Art and Literacy (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 4th
Fraction Friends: Developing Informative Writing (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 3rd
Math Word Wall: Expanding Vocabulary in Third Grade (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
Pac Mangles: Integrating Mathematics and Literacy (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 3rd
A Visual Portfolio: Using a Writing Wall to Track Development (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 5th
What's the Big Idea?: Understanding the Author's Message (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 3rd
Community Features: Developing Research and Writing Skills (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 2nd
Classroom Library: Promoting Independent Reading in First and Second Grade (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 2nd
Guided and Independent Reading: Running Records (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
Classroom Management: Using a Number Line to Track Class Points (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
My Fraction Pizza: Integrating Mathematics and Literacy (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 2nd
Haiku, Acrostic and Cinquain: Developing Writing at the Poetry Center (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 2nd
Learning Centers: Applying Skills in an Independent Context (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 2nd
Classroom Wiki: Engaging Students with Technology (Virtual Tour)
K
- 6th
Interactive Word Wall: Learning to Spell High Frequency Words in First and Second Grade (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 2nd
Why Do Writers Write?: Understanding the Purpose for Writing (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 2nd
The Daily Schedule: Promoting Independent Learning in First and Second Grade (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 2nd
Be Positive and Kind: Thinking and Talking About Community Expectations (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
Contractions Review: Promoting Meaningful Understanding of Writing Conventions
1st
- 2nd
Paired Reading: Building Reading Fluency
1st
- 3rd
Wheel of Fortune: A Word Wall Activity
2nd
- 4th
Balderdash!: Building Vocabulary by Studying Word Roots and Affixes
2nd
- 6th
Semantic Web: Activating Prior Knowledge to Promote Understanding
K
- 2nd
Pick a Corner: Engaging Students and Encouraging Critical Thinking
1st
- 6th
Be a Mind Reader: A Word Wall Activity
1st
- 4th
Home Journals: An Authentic Writing Activity that Involves Parents
2nd
- 4th
Action Words: Helping Students Understand Verbs
1st
- 3rd
Word Cheers: A Word Wall Activity
2nd
- 4th
Spelling Using Jolly Phonics Actions: Practicing Letter-Sounds
PreK
- 2nd
Miming Words with Jolly Phonics: Practicing Letter-Sounds and Strengthening Phonemic Awareness
PreK
- 2nd
High Frequency Words Review: Promoting Reading and Writing Fluency
K
- 4th
Miss Nelson Is Missing!: Read-Aloud Activities to Build Vocabulary and Comprehension
1st
- 3rd
How to Use CAFÉ : Involving Students in Building Essential Reading Skills
1st
- 6th
When I'm Done I've Just Begun: Encouraging Self-Reliance During Writing Time
1st
- 4th
Tricky Words Strategies: Promoting the Flexible Use of Word-Solving Strategies
1st
- 4th
What Writers Do: A 5-Step Writing Process
K
- 3rd
Lucy Calkins' Writing Workshop: A Program for Teaching Writing
1st
- 3rd
Bubble Gum Letters: A Persuasive Writing Activity
2nd
- 6th
Inspiring Charms: Scaffolding Oral Expression and Narrative Writing
PreK
- 3rd
Looking for Homonyms: A Word Wall Activity
1st
- 3rd
Paint That Event!: Supporting Descriptive Writing
2nd
- 5th
Drive-Thru Blending: Practicing Early Decoding Skills
K
- 2nd
Partner Reading: Developing Reading Fluency
2nd
- 4th
Sound Skills Review: Building Up to Phonemic Awareness
PreK
- 2nd
Listening to Reading: A Component Of The Daily Five
K
- 6th
Gift Bag Grammar: Helping Students Understand Parts of Speech
2nd
- 3rd
How To Fold a Tetrahedron: Motivation for Procedural Writing
2nd
- 4th
Search-A-Word: Improving Word Recognition and Spelling
1st
- 3rd
Complete a Comic!: Promoting the Correct Use of Quotation Marks
2nd
- 6th
Candy Ads: Developing Media Literacy and Persuasive Writing Skills
1st
- 6th
Read to Self: A Component Of The Daily Five
K
- 3rd
Working on Writing: A Component Of The Daily Five
K
- 3rd
Word Work: A Component Of The Daily Five
K
- 2nd
Fix the Morning Message: Providing Meaningful Practice with Editing and Revising
1st
- 3rd
What Are We Learning Today?: Setting Goals to Improve Student Learning
1st
- 6th
Success Criteria: Setting Goals to Improve Student Learning
1st
- 6th
Four Square Retelling: A Graphic Organizer for Retelling Narratives
K
- 3rd
At-a-Glance Words: Improving Word Recognition
K
- 3rd
The Science Center: Integrating Science and Literacy (Virtual Tour)
PreK
- 2nd
Building Sentences with Sentence Strips: Understanding Sentence Structure (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 2nd
People, Places and Things: Understanding Nouns (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 2nd
Word Family Listening Center: Developing Phonemic Awareness (Virtual Tour)
K
- 2nd
Telling Time and Classroom Management: Developing Student Responsibility (Virtual Tour)
K
- 4th
Table Top Bins: Organizing Student Materials (Virtual Tour)
K
- 4th
Learning Goals: Fostering Student Success in First and Second Grade (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
Graffiti Posters: Integrating Science and Literacy (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
Student Authors: Developing Voice in Writing (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
Interactive SMART Board: Integrating Technology (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
Student-Led Conferences: Fostering Literacy Independence (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
Descriptive Feedback: Engaging Students in Assessment for Learning (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 3rd
Literacy Centers: Developing Skills in Reading and Writing (Virtual Tour)
K
- 2nd
Word Work at Home: Providing Opportunities to Practice Spelling (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 2nd
Reading Toolkit: Fostering Independent Reading in First and Second Grade (Virtual Tour)
1st
Experience the Process: Facilitating Procedural Writing (Virtual Tour)
1st
Interactive Word Wall: Spelling High Frequency Words in First and Second Grade (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
Revising Tool Box: Understanding the Process of Writing (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 3rd
Visualize It!: Improving Comprehension through Visualizing Comparisons (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
Non Fiction Fun: Understanding Features of Non Fiction Texts (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
Book Bins: Organizing Student Materials (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 6th
Practicing Poetry: Developing Fluency at the Poetry Center (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 4th
Growing Flowers: Keeping Track of Books Read (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 4th
Vivid Sentences: Expanding Ideas by Asking Questions (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 4th
Reading and Writing Hat Stories: Say Something about Comprehension Strategies
2nd
- 4th
Retell the Text: Teaching Tips for Summarizing (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 6th
Have You Filled a Bucket Today?: Promoting a Positive Classroom Culture (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 3rd
Sing Those Strategies!: Engaging Students in Reading Comprehension Strategies
1st
- 4th
Creating Connections with Literacy: Writing a Scientific Procedure (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 4th
Did it Make You Laugh?: Learning About the Author's Purpose (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
Family Room: A Gathering Place for Learning (Virtual Tour)
PreK
- 4th
Math Flowers: Writing and Solving Word Problems (Virtual Tour)
2nd
The KWL Chart: Building Knowledge with a Graphic Organizer (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 6th
Vocabulary Vine: Understanding the Meaning of Words (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 6th
Celebrating One Hundred Books: Promoting the Enjoyment of Reading in Fourth Grade (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 4th
Healthy Me: Extending Understandings and Expanding Vocabulary (Virtual Tour)
PreK
- 2nd
Milling to Music: Integrating Music and Literacy During Transitions (Virtual Tour)
PreK
Monthly Storyboard: Promoting the Enjoyment of Writing (Virtual Tour)
PreK
SMART Board Book Interaction: Promoting the Enjoyment of Reading With Technology (Virtual Tour)
PreK
- 4th
Interactive to Independent Writing: Learning and Applying Concepts of Print (Virtual Tour)
K
- 2nd
Taking a Math Shapes Walk: Interactive Writing about Schoolyard Observations (Virtual Tour)
PreK
- 2nd
Seasons of Our Learning: Remembering What Has Been Done Over the Year (Virtual Tour)
PreK
- 2nd
Meaningful Word Walls: Using Childrens Names and Familiar Sound-Prompt Pictures (Virtual Tour)
PreK
- 2nd
Being Special is Important: Daily Helpers in the Kindergarten Classroom (Virtual Tour)
PreK
- 2nd
Daily Read Alouds: Using Non-Fiction and Math Books in the Literacy Program (Virtual Tour)
PreK
- 6th
Making it Real!: Using Sentence Strips with Pictures to Retell a Lived Experience (Virtual Tour)
PreK
- 2nd
Guided and Independent Reading: Personal Boxes (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
Guided and Independent Reading: Browsing Bins (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
Classroom Agreements: Fostering Critical Thinking Skills and a Classroom Community (Virtual Tour)
K
- 6th
Wonder Box: Inspiring Creative Writing through Unusual Picture Cues
1st
- 6th
Dial-a-Story!: Using Classroom Telephones to Support Reading Aloud (Virtual Tour)
PreK
- 2nd
Writers' Wall: Displaying Children's Work to Motivate and Assess Writing (Virtual Tour)
PreK
- 3rd
Morning Message: Building Motivation for Literacy and Early Reading Skills (Virtual Tour)
PreK
- 2nd
Shared Reading of Big Books: Supporting Language Development and Vocabulary (Virtual Tour)
PreK
- 2nd
Leveled Reading Bins: Matching Books to Readers Through Classroom Organization (Virtual Tour)
PreK
- 2nd
Daily Reading Conferences: Monitoring and Guiding Growth in Early Reading (Virtual Tour)
PreK
- 2nd
Storyline Online: Celebrity Read-Aloud Builds Motivation for Literacy (Virtual Tour)
PreK
- 2nd
Take a Number!: Promoting Independence though Routines and Classroom Organization (Virtual Tour)
PreK
- 2nd
News of the Day: Using the Morning Message to Build Skills and Confidence (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
Ingredients for a Poem: Using the Writing Workshop in Primary Grades (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 3rd
Book Creator App: Making Own Books on Laptops and Tablets (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
Retro Phone and Speech-to-Text: App for Brainstorming on the iPad (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
Popplet App: Brainstorming Graphic Organizers for Laptops and Tablets (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
Reading Chart to Track Progress: Promoting Growth Through On-going Assessment (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
Play it Again!: Motivating Games for Word Analysis and Spelling (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
Folder Holders: Desktop Organizers for Resources (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
Don't Lose that Thought!: Notebooks to Jot Down Ideas for Writing (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
Mistakes Don't Show!: Using Individual Whiteboards in the Classroom (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
Math Buffet: Using Manipulatives for Deeper Understanding (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
What's Happening Today?: Using a Daily Schedule to Manage Time (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 3rd
Noise Cancelling Headphones: Classroom Modification to Focus Attention (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
Personal Journal Writing: Building Interest and Confidence in Writing (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 3rd
Cuddle Up with a Good Book: Using a Reading Nook to Motivate Reading (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
Time Timer: Building Time Concepts and Time Management (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 3rd
Scratch Math Book: Risk-Free Practice to Consolidate Concepts (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 3rd
Easy Reads: Books that Build Confidence and Motivation (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
Favorite Books: Building Motivation for Literacy, Vocabulary and Oral Language (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 3rd
JUMP Math: Discovering and Understanding Math Concepts (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 4th
Reading Workshop: Teaching and Practicing Reading Comprehension Strategies (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 6th
Executive Functions Superheroes: Building Strategies for Success (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
Writing Assessment Tools: Assessing Students' Writing At All Stages of the Writing Process (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 4th
Reading Comprehension Strategies: Improving Student Comprehension at all Stages of the Reading Process (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 6th
Lucy Calkins' Writing Workshop: A Series of Books for Teaching Writing (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 4th
Better than Good!: Selecting Precise and Interesting Words for Writing (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
Sounds in Action: Reviewing Jolly Phonics Letter-Sounds in First Grade
K
- 2nd
Stories, Actions, and Pictures: Introducing New Letter-Sounds with Jolly Phonics in Kindergarten
PreK
- 2nd
Empower Reading Program: Building Strategies for Decoding (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 5th
Empower Reading Program Assessment: Assessing Students' Reading Progress Throughout the Year (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 3rd
Developmental Reading Assessment: Assessing Students' Reading Progress Throughout the Year (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 3rd
Author, Illustrator, Characters and Setting: Reviewing Concepts of Print (Virtual Tour)
K
- 2nd
Compare and Contrast: Promoting Conceptual Thinking in First Grade (Virtual Tour)
K
- 2nd
The Ginger Bread Boy: Developing Fluency and Expression (Virtual Tour)
K
- 2nd
Echo Reading, Cloze Reading, and Vocabulary Discussion: Practicing Reading Strategies (Virtual Tour)
K
- 2nd
My Favorite Part: Retelling a Story (Virtual Tour)
K
- 2nd
Paragraph Rules: Practicing Paragraph Writing (Virtual Tour)
K
- 2nd
Word Families: Building Skills in Letter-Sounds (Virtual Tour)
K
- 2nd
Say, Spell, Say: Practicing Spelling (Virtual Tour)
K
- 2nd
Media Literacy: Responding to a Captivating Photo
2nd
- 4th
Haiku Poetry: Using Adjectives in Writing
2nd
- 4th
How to Teach GO Charts: An Integrated Reading Comprehension Strategy
K
- 2nd
Word Choice: Using Effective Verbs in Procedural Writing
1st
- 2nd
Antonym Rap: Reviewing Words with Opposite Meanings
2nd
- 3rd
Ball Toss Questioning: Reviewing Vocabulary Words Through a Game
2nd
- 3rd
Runaway Robots: Using a Board Game to Teach Reading and Spelling
1st
- 2nd
Teacher-Made Reading and Spelling Game: Constructing an Engaging Teaching Game
1st
- 2nd
I Know This Character: Scaffolding Book Report Writing
2nd
- 3rd
Story Bits: Retelling Stories to Build Strategies in Real Reading and Real Writing
2nd
- 3rd
Powerful Predictions: A Pre-Reading Strategy to Support Comprehension
2nd
- 3rd
Go Chart Booklets: Understanding Story Elements in Second Grade
1st
- 2nd
Swamp Surprise: Promoting the Enjoyment of Reading
K
- 2nd
Wheel of Fortune: Reviewing Vocabulary Words
K
- 2nd
Magic E Words: Decoding CVC Words and Converting them into CVC-E Words in a Game
1st
- 3rd
Trash or Treasure?: Sounding out CVC Nonsense Words and Real Words in a Game
K
- 3rd
Daily 5 Choices: Fostering Independence in Reading and Writing (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 5th
Technology in the Listening Center: Motivating Literacy with iPads and QR Code Books (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
The Promise Tree: Establishing Expectations with Read-Alouds and Group Discussions (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
What's the Text Message?: Modeling Reading Strategies through Shared Reading Activities (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
Character-Building Books: Creating a Thoughtful Classroom Community with Read Alouds (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
Super Words: Expanding Vocabulary in Classroom Reading and Writing (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 6th
Popsicle Stick System: Supporting Classroom Organization and Time Management (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
What are We Doing in Class Today?: Motivating Beginning Readers with a Daily Schedule (Virtual Tour)
K
- 6th
Student Book Talks: Building Literacy Motivation and Deeper Understanding through Discussion (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 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
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
Real World Class Jobs: Sharing Responsibility in the Classroom (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 6th
Great Expectations!: Co-Constructing Classroom Rules to Build Community (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 6th
Bobbleheads in the Classroom: Building Community through Student Introductions (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 6th
Stay on Green!: A Point-Based Behavior Management System (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 6th
Lets Talk About Books: Motivating Students to Read a Variety of Texts (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 6th
This Classroom Library is 'Bookworm Heaven'!: Supporting Research and Reading Enjoyment (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
Volume Meter and Daily Schedule: Visual Tools to Establish Classroom Expectations (Virtual Tour)
PreK
- 6th
Bell Work! Not a Minute to Waste!: Getting Started Right Away with Engaging Activities (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
Language-Learning Wall: Creating a Visual Aid Supporting Growth in Reading and Writing Strategies (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
Must-Have Teaching Resources: Math, Special Education, Community Building (Virtual Tour)
PreK
- 6th
Read Alouds Across ALL Elementary Grades: Motivating Literacy in the Classroom (Virtual Tour)
PreK
- 6th
Classroom Document Camera: Supporting Instruction and Increasing Engagement (Virtual Tour)
PreK
- 6th
Numbered Jerseys and Popsicle Sticks: Managing the Classroom with Ease and Fairness (Virtual Tour)
K
- 6th
Choosing 'Just Right' Books: Selecting Books Based on Levels and Genres (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 6th
Phonics with Starfall: Using the SMART Board to Read Decodable Books
PreK
- 2nd
Timed Repeated Reading: Building Fluency by Rereading Text
1st
- 3rd
All About Me: Building Class Community and a Sense of Identity (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
Selecting the Right Book: Favorite 4th Grade Read-to-Self Books (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
Favorite Professional Book: Using the Growth Mindset in Classrooms (Virtual Tour)
K
- 6th
Let's Talk Community Corner: A Safe Place for Problem Solving (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
Hands-On Math Center: Consolidating Student Learning (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
Taking Responsibility!: Classroom Jobs Can Be Rewarding (Virtual Tour)
K
- 6th
Learning Goals: Maximizing Student Progress (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
What's Coming Up?: Displaying a Plan for the Day (Virtual Tour)
K
- 6th
Whiteboard Messages: A Versatile Way to Display Daily Tasks (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
The Poetry Nook: Gathering Ideas for Writing (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 5th
The Reading Corner: Exploring a Range of Literature (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 6th
Building Community with Parents: Overview (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
Building Community with Parents: Math Is Fun (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
Building Community with Parents: Reading Logs (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
Building Community with Parents: Selfless Minutes (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
The SPCA Calendar: Promoting Oral Language (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
Cross-Curricular Connections: The Science of Bean Growing (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 4th
Social Studies' Culminating Activity: Hieroglyphic Art (Virtual Tour)
2nd
- 4th
The Writing Process: Step-by-Step Writing Procedures (Virtual Tour)
1st
- 5th
Math Wall: Building Understanding of Specialized Words (Virtual Tour)
1st
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