Getting students to read silently every day is a game-changer! With over 11 years of teaching experience, I’ve seen the power of Silent Sustained Reading (SSR) in transforming classrooms, from boosting test scores to giving students a much-needed mental break. In this post, I’ll show you why you should implement SSR!
To kick off Lord of the Flies, I engage students by creating chaos in the classroom. Desks are piled up, chairs are flipped—creating a disordered scene. Students work together to restore order, choosing a leader and creating rules. This hands-on activity sparks discussions about leadership, survival, and human nature in the novel.
Looking for fun, seasonal classroom activities to engage students during the winter months? This blog post shares creative ways to incorporate holiday cheer into learning, from thank-you note writing to candy cane debates and winter writing prompts. Get practical ideas for keeping students motivated and productive, even as excitement for winter break builds!
Need an easy to use & quick check in or formative assessment after reading any text? This FREE reading response activity comes in a print or digital form. This kind of formative assessment is crucial for determining how well students are analyzing and evaluating elements of fiction and author’s choices.