The Three Tiers of Vocabulary for Classroom Instruction
Did you know that not all vocabulary words are created equally? This is especially true when it comes to classroom instruction. The type of words we…
Vocabulary
Word Play Ideas for Vocabulary Instruction
What is word play, and why is it important to your vocabulary instruction? As a teacher, you already know vocabulary is connected to your students’ reading…
Vocabulary Strategies, Activities, and Lessons for Success
Vocabulary Stats To Know If you’re a primary teacher, you’ve most likely given careful thought to how you will teach phonics this year. Perhaps you have…
Synonym Roll Sweetness!
Over the past month, my first graders have been exploring, learning, using, and finding new and interesting vocabulary words. While vocabulary instruction and practice is a skill…
Language in the Classroom: Reading Integration! (with FREEBIES!)
Today, I am once again linking up with Nicole Allison, from Speech Peeps, to continue our series on Language in the Classroom! If you missed our…
Sample It Sunday: Let’s Get Chatty! Picture Prompts for Classroom Discussions
Hi Teacher Friends! I hope everyone had a fabulous Sunday. I spent my Sunday doing laundry (boring), unloading the dishwasher (boring), and grocery shopping (even more…