Using Graphic Novels and Comic Books to Teach Reading
Anytime I visit a bookstore, Target, ToysRUs or other place that sells books for children I can’t help but keep a look out for my sister’s New York Time’s Best Selling Ladybug Girl! series of children books. Of course, I am biased as the author is my little sister. Oops, maybe I shouldn’t […]
Principals, Is Your Password Secure?
In order to work with your IT department in creating a secure but functional digital environment you must have a basic understanding of non-board policies that will effect your students and staff. Keep in mind that the information presented here regarding passwords is very basic and you should work […]
Average Students with Reading Problems
Imagine a car with average aerodynamics. Just like an average IQ this number is 100%. But the engine on this car is twice as good as all other engines. So, as a high performing engine it has a rating of 200%. The tires on this car are flat so they […]
What is Child Neglect?
While physical abuse tends to happen in specific instances or events, neglect tends to be more on-going.
Neglect often leaves no visible scars and therefore is more likely than physical abuse to go undetected. Furthermore, children may grow up believing that their circumstances are a normal way of life […]
Range of Reading Levels in a Classroom
In order to effectively meet the learning needs of every student in our classrooms, the assortment of reading materials must accommodate a two-third discrepancy. This vast range of reading abilities in every classroom is illustrated in the chart below.
Reading Range Levels
BELOW Average
ACTUAL
Student Level
Reading Range Levels
ABOVE Average
PreK
K
Age 6
Grade 1
Grade
2
Grade
3
Grade
1
Grade
2
Grade
3
Age […]
Teacher Tip on Spanish Names
Now that you’re able to pronounce students’ names in Spanish, following is a note about the culture.
In Latin America and Spain everyone has two last names. One is paternal and the other is maternal. The last name of the father is first and the last name of the mother is second.
Many teachers make […]
Understanding Standards-based Instruction
Standards-based instruction guides the planning, implementation, and assessment of student learning. The use of standards to streamline instruction ensures that teaching practices deliberately focus on agreed upon learning targets. Expectations for student learning are mapped out with each prescribed standard and the road map to mastery is clearly defined […]
Is it Autism?
This blog post highlights different categories of autism as well as autism-like syndromes.
It is always best not to try to diagnose students but refer your concerns through the appropriate channels. As with all students, those with any developmental issues are individuals first and trying to remove barriers from learning is the […]
Teacher Resources & Links
Following is a very assorted list of teacher resources and links.
The Hero Factory
http://cpbherofactory.com
Create your own Super Hero!
Music Activities and Arts Integration Lessons
www.philtulga.com
If you’re interested in connecting music to other areas of the curriculum, this page is for you! It contains links to free arts integration resources, multimedia activities, and homemade instrument projects. Enjoy!
Armored […]
About the Reading Comprehension Checklist
A teacher asks, “This Checklist is time-consuming, and I don’t think my students need to follow every step. Can I skip some steps or modify the Checklist for my own students?”
Here are Sue Klund’s thoughts, in her own words, about the research, their results and using the Reading […]
