Teachers, we appreciate all that you do, that’s why we’ve compiled a collection of freebies just for you. Download and print five of our favorite freebies to use in your class today! WORDO is a bingo-like game in which every
Why Poetry Month Should be Every Month
Tim Rasinski is a renowned professor of literacy education whose research on reading fluency and word study has made him a literacy hero to many. Below, he shares his thoughts on the importance of poetry instruction. “The world is full of
Word Harvesting— Helping Students Become Word Connoisseurs
Tim Rasinski is a renowned professor of literacy education whose research on reading fluency and word study has made him a literacy hero to many. Below, he shares his thoughts on vocabulary instruction. More often than not, vocabulary instruction is characterized
Teaching Vocabulary through Greek and Latin Roots
Tim Rasinski is a renowned professor of literacy education whose research on reading fluency and word study has made him a literacy hero to many. Below, he shares his thoughts on the importance of Greek and Latin roots. In last month’s
5 Things You Need to Know About the Changes to New York State Standards
In 2017, New York leaders adopted a new set of reading and math state standards, adding to the list of states stepping away from the Common Core. Rewriting the standards proved to be a lengthy process, as teachers, educational professionals,
If You Want to Expand your Students’ Vocabularies, Look to the Greeks and Romans
Tim Rasinski is a renowned professor of literacy education whose research on reading fluency and word study has made him a literacy hero to many. Below, he shares his thoughts on the importance of Greek and Latin roots. Veni, Vidi, Vici!
Word Games that Work: Beat Boredom with Game-Based Learning
Tim Rasinski is a renowned professor of literacy education whose research on reading fluency and word study has made him a literacy hero to many. Below, he shares his thoughts on how games can be used for word instruction. Last month
Helping Children Honor Veterans Day
Growing up in a military base, I remember my dad decked out in his camouflage fatigues and black boots. At four years old, I didn’t fully comprehend what his job entailed. Did he jump out of a plane with a
Word Games for Word Instruction
Tim Rasinski is a renowned professor of literacy education whose research on reading fluency and word study has made him a literacy hero to many. Below, he shares his thoughts on how games can be used for word instruction. Given that
How to Build a Better Writing Block
Constructing an effective writing block can be overwhelming. In a limited chunk of time, teachers need to teach a whole group lesson, conference with small groups, and allow independent practice. It might seem like too much to handle all at