How do I manage guided reading groups with live video? As elementary educators look for ways to teach reading remotely, platforms like Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams are becoming popular tools for leading both large and small-group instruction. When the...
Which assessment should I use to measure reading progress? Whether your students are five or in fifth grade, it’s important to listen to them read. This most-basic assessment could be as simple as asking a student to read a 100-200-word text with you at your...
Literacy Stations for Elementary Classrooms Learn the value and vision behind independent literacy stations in this overview session for all elementary teachers. Kristi McCullough reveals how literacy stations reinforce reading skills previously taught. Duration:...
Leading an Effective Reading Block Learn from Kristi McCullough as she shares best-practice strategies for leading a reading block that features a mix of whole-group mini-lessons, small-group guided instruction, and independent station practice. Duration: 49:48 |...
Implementing Literacy Stations for Word Work After introducing phonics and word study concepts to the whole class, Kristi McCullough reveals how the Word-Work Station can provide K-5 readers independent practice of skills previously taught. Once the station is up and...