Using Literature to Combat Bullying
I bet just about all of us can think back to a time in school when we were bullied in some way by someone. As it turns out I was…
Best Games to Play in Class
Sometimes you have a few spare minutes that you need to fill. You don't have time to introduce a new concept. But you have just enough time to do SOMETHING.Other…
7 Strategies of Highly Effective Readers
According to the Institute of Reading Development, "When skilled readers open up a new book, they jump into reading with confidence and a sense of curiosity. They move through the…
Why Technology in the Classroom is Necessary
For many years, technology in the classroom was taboo. Teachers, parents, and administrators didn't want technology to interfere with students' learning. They felt that integrating technology into the classroom would…
Best and Worst Reading Apps for Struggling Readers
Parents and teachers alike have been frustrated at times when every effort to help along a struggling reader has failed.The student knows all of the rules, knows how to put…