Teaching academic vocabulary is an important part of literacy because it helps students understand new content. When students become proficient with academic language, they have an easier time reading. It also helps them acquire new knowledge through reading and listening. This allows them to have improved conversations about academics and helps them become better writers and ...
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Integrating Science and Social Studies in Your Literacy Block
As teachers, we have tons of content to teach our students throughout the year, and teaching each standard separately would be time consuming to say the least. This is why I like to combine subjects in my lessons. For example, we may do STEM activities that are related to books we are reading. We might cover reading passages in science, or integrate science and social studies in our ...
Using Science Reading Passages for Small Groups
In my last post, I showed you a variety of ways that Science Reading Passages could be used for teaching. This week, I want to focus on how to use them for small group interventions. Before we get started, I think it’s important that you know why small groups work best. They’re personal, customized, and extremely focused. Students are held accountable when they’re in small groups ...
How To Use Science Reading Passages In
Teaching third grade was a difficult year. Sure, I had it easier than some, and I shouldn’t complain. I was able to loop with my class from second grade to third grade. But, I had a lot of trouble finding time to squeeze in science because of all the other stuff. So, I decided to make some science reading passages. We all know how important it is to teach science. Not only are we ...
Teach Force and Motion with These 3 Fun Activities
One of the most engaging subjects to teach is science. There is just something about hands-on science activities in an elementary classroom. They can be so fun and fascinating for young learners! Teaching force and motion is particularly fun because I like to do some activities with my students so they can see science in action. Instead of sitting and listening to an explanation and doing ...
Want To Add YouTube Videos To Your Google Slides?
So you purchased the Science PowerPoint Bundles and you want to add a little extra. I get it. Sometimes, we want to share our favorite songs, videos, or books to go along with our lessons. If that’s you, I want to show you how you can edit your Google Slides to insert media straight from YouTube. You’re going to love this, and your students will too! Here's how you can add YouTube ...