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Social Distancing, Hand Washing and Mask Wearing Books For Kids

Social Distancing, Hand Washing and Mask Wearing Books For Kids

July 30, 2020

Social distancing, hand washing and mask wearing books for kids? These are difficult times, and making good choices to stay healthy and keep good hygiene (or as good as possible) is important. Books, as with everything, are an excellent way to teach your children or students about staying socially distant, washing hands and how to wear masks.Check out these books… Read More

Filed Under: Back To School, Distance Learning, Picture Books, Read Alouds 1 Comment

What Are Some Surprisingly Easy Social Distancing Classroom Setup Ideas?

What Are Some Surprisingly Easy Social Distancing Classroom Setup Ideas?

July 17, 2020

As we go back to school this year, you’re probably looking for social distancing classroom setup ideas. For many, 6 feet of separation isn’t possible. Many are going to have to get rid of some of their comfy, soft flexible seating and look for something new. We also need to think about keeping each child’s materials separate from others. Good… Read More

Filed Under: Back To School, classroom decor, Distance Learning 4 Comments

How to Engage Families in Reading

How to Engage Families in Reading

August 12, 2019

For many years I’ve said that our biggest untapped resource for really improving student literacy is to engage families in reading. I’ve tried many different strategies throughout the years with mixed results. Recently, though, I dug into the research and found the start to some answers that i believe may be helpful. Summary of Strategies Home Reading Survey Book in… Read More

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How to Use Google in Your Read Aloud Lesson Plans

How to Use Google in Your Read Aloud Lesson Plans

July 21, 2019

Generally read alouds and technology have never really meshed. With the advent of distance learning or virtual learning as my district calls it, we’ve learned that they do indeed mesh. You read aloud a book. Maybe it’s an e-book that you might play on BookFlix or Youtube or the like. Or even more scarce in our increasingly more digital classroom… Read More

Filed Under: Back To School, digital classroom, Discussion, Read Alouds, Technology 3 Comments

Weekly Dictado Schedule

Weekly Dictado Schedule

July 14, 2019

Done Are you trying to get into a routine for your Spanish dictado? Here I explain quickly what my weekly dictado schedule is like. It’s fast and easy, and your kids will be keeping you accountable for that schedule in no time. This schedule along with my other tips and tricks are what make my dictado so successful in my… Read More

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Tips for Dictado in Elementary

Tips for Dictado in Elementary

July 13, 2019

Just about anyone you talk to in bilingual education whether it’s bilingual, dual language, dual immersion, etc., agree that dictado is a powerful way of teaching Spanish language. It can teach language structures, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and can be used to contrast with English. It can be tricky to do in the younger grades. Dictado in elementary, though, is just… Read More

Filed Under: Back To School, Bilingual Education, Dictado, Mentor Texts, Writing Leave a Comment

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