Teaching Tools

Making Words For Vowel Digraphs

  • Feb. 27, 2011, 6 p.m.
This set includes 9 ready-to-use "Making Words" letters for vowel digraphs, recording sheets, and lists of words that can be made.

Writing Quick Chart for Assessing and Teaching Proficient Writing Skills

  • Feb. 16, 2011, 6 p.m.
This 3 page document provides directions for assessing a student's writing using a rubric and planning for instruction based on the assessment. You can laminate the quick chart and rubric and use it for weekly planning.

Jeopardy Game for Writing

  • Feb. 9, 2011, 9:09 p.m.
In this version of the Jeopardy game, students have an opportunity to tell about the planned composition and get feedback from their peers.

Read Aloud/Think Aloud Activities Matched to Student Needs

  • Feb. 1, 2011, 6 p.m.
This chart will help you design reading instruction matched to student needs. You can laminate this chart and use it to plan your read alouds or small group strategy instruction.

Retelling Rubrics

  • Dec. 30, 2010, 6 p.m.
Retelling rubrics can be used to assess your students' retelling skills and provide information on what components need to be taught and practiced. Use the rubric as a pre- and post assessment to determine mastery of retelling skills.

Miscue Analysis for Reading Errors

  • Dec. 28, 2010, 6 p.m.
Using a miscue analysis sheet is an easy way to determine a pattern of strengths and errors during reading. Simply record any miscue a student makes during oral reading and analyze the thinking behind the error.

Math Center Games Part 1 (4 Games)

  • Nov. 27, 2010, 9:09 p.m.
Budget friendly math games perfect for centers. This set includes 4 playing card games.

Math Games Set Part 2 (4 Games)

  • Nov. 26, 2010, 9:09 p.m.
A set of 2 simple math games perfect for centers.

Child-friendly Center Activity Cards

  • Nov. 22, 2010, 6 p.m.
The procedures for working in a center or station can stay consist throughout the year. Here are 8 "child-friendly" regenerative center direction cards you can use all year long!

Meta-cognition Comprehension Strategies Quick Reference Card

  • Nov. 19, 2010, 6 p.m.
Proficient readers are aware of their comprehension as they read texts. Here's a quick reference chart of meta-cognition comprehension strategies that proficient readers use.