If we assume that fluent reading combined with students’ spoken language will result in reading comprehension, we will never close the achievement gap.

New blog to show the wall between our students and comprehension:

righttoreadproject.com/2023/10/16/whe…

Quick blend practice at the end of a learning time - strips cut up from UF Literacy Institute roll and read! I have students 1 minute to read to self, then they were able to practice reading to me. Great way to check on letter sounds and blending skills!

Word Ladder Wednesday!
Here’s another autumn-related word ladder – “Falling Leaves!” Enjoy!
ILA @ascd International Dyslexia Association The Reading League Orton-Gillingham

Here's my #writingpromptwednesday - You are a real estate agent for magical homes

Fantastic article from ⁦edutopia⁩ on what happens in the brain of children when they take a break (hint: they might actually be learning more because of it!) MUST READ edutopia.org/article/we-dra…

We got great feedback on our animal defense comics from our 6th grade friends. Thanks Melissa Quinn !

An Own Voices Middle Grades Novel. Read with us! #ChoiceLiteracyBookClub

5 Ways to Support Introverted Students writeonwithmissg.com/2021/01/25/5-w…

Simple Daily Math Warm-Ups to Build Number Sense mathgeekmama.com/daily-math-war…

I just subscribed to #The100DayProject Newsletter the100dayproject.substack.com/?utm_medium=we…

I just reserved my ticket to #PearFairPD 🎡🎟✨ Register now to join me and thousands of our fellow educators at Pear Deck Learning's free virtual professional development event on February 20! ctt.ec/0Xybe+

We need more UDL ! What is UDL ?youtu.be/iY9PecIWcWE via YouTube

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I've unlocked my first Pear Deck Learning badge! 🎉 I'm on my way to earning my next achievement badge — see what milestones you can celebrate at peardeck.com/achievements! Thanks Kimberly Hammaker for teaching this old dog new tricks!

I'm going to Nearpod and @flocabulary's #CampEngage ! Who wants to join me for some Fall fun and learning? RSVP here: events.bizzabo.com/campengage?sha…

I think the kids will love this story behind the story!

Can't wait to investigate the different names we have using this beautiful text with the kids!

Can't wait to share these Windowswaps with my kiddos! Take a trip around the world through strangers’ windows disq.us/t/3qfqav8

This resource is SO awesome! Our ESE kids can read along as they listen to the podcast. You can even control the speed!! I may do a GOFUNDME for this ! Announcing the Best Podcast Lessons for Elementary Students! blog.listenwise.com/2020/01/announ… via Listenwise

A must read series!
Seen, Valued, Heard: Writing to Establish Community Blog Series twowritingteachers.org/2020/08/02/see… via Betsy Hubbard