Riccardi Elementary School in Saugerties, N.Y., is working to cultivate a culture of reading in its students throughout the year, including summer. Students are given
A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found incoming sixth-grade students who participated in a school intervention to address transition-related
Strengthening childrens brain doesn’t have to require extra resources or expense. Brain building can occur through everyday activities. You can turn these regular everyday moments
Using strategies such as seating chart activities can give you a feel for how your students personalities will interact. Give different activities daily involving different
While schools may think their approach to literacy is balanced, it may be lacking in one area – Phonics. There is a disconnect between the
Independent learning experiences make up more than half of elementary students’ educational reading life. Providing clear, scaffolded instruction and ongoing assessment can help make these
In a perfect world, there would be no grades. Instead, there would be feedback to students from teachers and others, coupled with opportunities to use
What is the appropriate role of phonics in reading instruction?
Teaching students to read requires a balance of phonics instruction with a love of literature and books, according to Mandy Ellis, principal of Dunlap Grade
These days, schools have to do more than just teach kids to use technology—they have to make sure parents understand what’s going on in their
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