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As elementary reading teachers, we know how critical it is for students to understand the basic characteristics of fiction texts.

President’s Day is right around the corner, which means it’s the perfect time to teach your students about the incredible

Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that tends to feel geared toward the younger crowd—think candy hearts, class parties,

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! What better way to get your students excited than with a delightful read-aloud?

Teaching main idea and theme can challenge students, as these concepts are tricky to grasp. Honestly, adults sometimes struggle with

Helping students determine the main idea in nonfiction texts can feel like a daunting task, but with the right tools

As we approach Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year, I wanted to share a list of books that make

It’s time for the final part of my ten-part series on the components of reading! In this series, I discuss

It’s time for part nine of my ten-part series on the components of reading! In this series, I discuss what

It’s time for part eight of my ten-part series on the components of reading! In this series, I discuss what

It’s time for part seven of my ten-part series on the components of reading! In this series, I discuss what

It’s time for part six of my ten-part series on the components of reading! In this series, I discuss what