Read. Write. Play.
Some teachers have asked me to post charts or photos of the word study routines that other teachers have used while teaching with Words Their Way Resources. Remember that before you begin your word study work, you will want to assess your students to determine their spelling stage. You can use the Spelling Inventory in the back of the Words Their Way guidebook. Then, you'll need to read about the activities appropriate for each stage and get the sorts or other materials to match those…
Common Core Classrooms
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Guided Reading Organization
I've used Reading A to Z, Rigby Readers, and DRA books for guided reading instruction. I have found some simple ways to keep myself and my students organized. I hope you can use these ideas! 2 benchmark books for each level with running record sheets - 1 on each side of pocket dividers Master copies of leveled books go between each divider Levels are separated with color pocket dividers I use a 2-pocket folder that goes with each group's color for me and for my students (I usually have 5…
Keeping Track of Behavior
I use the "Turn a Card" system. I know, I know...some love it, some hate it. I am in the.....like it well enough camp. It suits its purpose, the kids understand it, and I honestly don't have to use it all that much (I rely on my Classroom Economy much more). But for the times that my students do turn their card, I need to have a way to remember what they did to turn the card in the first place (because, let's face it, I can't remember if I put on socks some days ;) ) Can you see the…
Research and Play
Browse over 70 educational resources created by Research and Play in the official Teachers Pay Teachers store.
Anecdotal Record Log
This is an anecdotal record log where incidents and other important information can be recorded. Observations can be recorded using this log as well. This is a record log for data tracking in the classroom. This can be used to record IEP progress data. ...
Pre-K Assessment Forms
These assessment forms for Pre-K can be used to record children's progress as you work with them during learning activities or observing them through play. Find more assessment ideas on the Assessment Resource Page Terms
Conversations in Literacy - Meeting Your Literacy and RTI Needs
Meeting Your Literacy and RTI Needs
Simple In Second
"A good teacher is a master of simplification and an enemy of simplism." ~Louis A. Berman
Anecdotal Records
There may be a time when you need to provide additional informal data/information about students (for evaluations, parents, administrators)...
Are you human?
Find a variety of fun classroom novelty items that will motivate your students to learn.
Mrs. Patton's Patch
I'm so excited to share my classroom photos with you, as promised! So glad to be done decorating before we have to be back at school so I can focus on other things then. There's always plenty to do! My goal was to have a warm, cozy and inviting classroom where students feel instantly at home. I'm happy to say that everything has a place! Organization has always been a goal that I was close to meeting, but wasn't able to reach until I purged a bunch this year. Can't wait to start teaching in…
Give Your Anecdotal Records a Face Lift with Google Forms
Okay, I know it's not Monday, but I'm linking up with 4th Grade Frolics: Monday Made It! linky party to share this awesome tool I just made. I couldn't wait until Monday to share! Do you take anecdotal notes when conferencing with kiddos? Looking for a way to organize them and really be able to use your notes to drive your instruction? Google Forms is the answer for you. I love to conference with my kiddos during Self-Selected Reading time. What I DON"T love are the records and notes that I…