This week at Literacy 4 Kids, we're spotlighting ways to help students become better acquainted with the dictionary! Picture Books for Inspiring a LOVE of WORDS and Introducing Dictionary Skills: 1. The Word Collector by Peter H Reynolds 2. The Great Dictionary Caper by Judy Sierra 3. Noah Webster and His Words by Jeri Chase Ferris 4. W is for Webster: Noah Webster and His American Dictionary by Tracey Fern 5. The Boy Who Loved Words by Roni Schotter 6. Winston the Book Wolf by Marni … [Read more...]
Boom Cards
Have you heard of Boom Cards? These digital task cards are so engaging for students! In the world of education technology, Boom Cards have become a popular resource for teachers, students, and homeschoolers alike. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or just discovering the digital landscape, Boom Cards provide an interactive, engaging, and effective way to enhance learning. But what exactly are Boom Cards, and how can they be used in the classroom? Let’s dive into everything you need to know … [Read more...]
Let’s Taco ’bout Book Logs
What's the Big Deal with Book Logs? How many of you use book logs in your classrooms with your students? I'll admit, one year I used book logs and it was a mess! Kids' logs that I had so carefully copied and given them look like they had been in a terrible battle by the end of the month. Those that weren't tattered and torn were lost or thrown away. It was a major waste of time and resources to have even given the students the logs. The reason was that I didn't clearly explain how to best use … [Read more...]
Helping Students Take Control of Reading
Taking Control of Reading I have heard it said that struggling readers feel out of control when they are reading. To them, the act of reading is like a heart beat. They cannot take control of their reading, like they cannot take control of the beating of their hearts. Fluent readers, on the other hand, know when to take control of their reading. To fluent readers, the act of reading is like breathing. The majority of the time, people never think about the act of breathing. Breathing happens … [Read more...]
Making Inferences
Help yourself to a free printable (Textual Evidence Sentence Starters) that is perfect for students to use when proving their answers using STRONG text evidence. For daily inferencing practice, check out our Inference of the Day printables and PowerPoint: … [Read more...]