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Student-centered learning for busy teachers

Sleep Hacks for Stressed-Out and Busy Teachers

It's time to get serious about sleep. You're a teacher, and the reality is, teaching can be stressful and draining. No matter how much you love your job, teaching is not easy. However, there is something that you can do that would not only make teaching easier but will also improve every other aspect of your life--get more and better sleep! Now, I can fill this entire blog post with the science ... Read the Post

10 Types of Choral Reading That Improve Reading Fluency

If you are looking for a fun and effective way to improve reading fluency, choral reading is your answer! This post will not just cover why you should incorporate choral reading in your classroom, but it will also provide you with 10 types of group reading that your students will LOVE. I will also send you 10 detailed lesson plans AND 50 poems that you can use with your students. And, just so you ... Read the Post

Reading Fluency Is Not Just About Speed!

Over the last several years, reading fluency has become synonymous with speed. This connection between fluency and speed is likely an unintended consequence of one-minute readings, which gained popularity in the early 2000s. When we only focus on reading speed, students become "word callers" or "word barkers." Obviously, is NOT the goal of reading fluency instruction. The ultimate goal of ... Read the Post

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