TRT Podcast #222: How to incorporate review into your phonics lessons - with Jessica Farmer We know that reviewing the material we've taught is one of the most important things we can do in any subject| The Measured Mom
TRT Podcast #219: Thoughtfully meeting the needs of advanced readers - with Dr. Amanda Nickerson Advanced readers often get overlooked. Dr. Amanda Nickerson helps us understand how we can nurture these students and help them| The Measured Mom
TRT Podcast #218: What to say to your child’s teacher when your child is struggling with learning to read – with Michelle Henderson Are you concerned about your child’s lack of progress in learning to read? Michelle Henderson, reading specialist and parent coach, explains what rights you have and offers advice for gently (and firmly) addressing […] The post What to say to your child’s teacher when your child is struggling with learning to read – with Michelle Henderson appeared f...| The Measured Mom
TRT Podcast #217: "There's research for that!" - with Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer & Dr. Katie Hilden What does it mean when we say that research supports a specific practice? And what DOES research say| The Measured Mom
TRT Podcast #215: Anything but boring: The power of direct instruction with Dr. Zach Groshell Dr. Zach Groshell explains what direct instruction is and why it's so effective for student learning. He also shares specific classroom strategies| The Measured Mom
TRT Podcast #214: How to use the MTSS framework to transform school reading achievement - with Dr. Sarah Brown & Dr. Stephanie Stollar Dr. Sarah Brown and Dr. Stephanie Stollar join me to talk about| The Measured Mom
TRT Podcast #213: The principal's role in using MTSS to improve reading outcomes - with Sharon Dunn Sharon Dunn, a former principal of a high-poverty school, shares the process that she and her staff used| The Measured Mom
Are you looking for an awesome one-day art project? Try out this crayon transfer doodle activity! Your kids will love it.| Art is Basic | Elementary Art Ideas
In this post, we’ll discuss the most helpful tips for making 3rd grade math a success in your homeschool—and introduce a helpful teaching companion: CTCMath.| Hip Homeschool Moms
This is a beautiful Earth Day art project for kids that uses simple materials such as Sharpies and watercolor paints. Click to read more!| Art is Basic | Elementary Art Ideas
TRT Podcast #204: Can we redeem the writing workshop approach? - with April Smith "Writing workshop" is almost a bad word in today's science of reading circles. It's true that many elements of the model need improvement,| The Measured Mom
This is another project that is abstract and involves sticky materials! This washi tape art project is always a hit with kids! It uses two very fun art materials: patterned washi tape and Kwik Stix paint sticks. Many people are familiar with the technique where you lay down tape, paint over it and then peel the tape off to reveal the white sections. Here is an example of that project I did using hopes and goals with my Girl Scout … Read more... → The post Washi Tape Art Project for Kids a...| Art is Basic | Elementary Art Ideas
This is a lesson that I’ve taught for many years when teaching about area and perimeter. I recently revised the lesson and I think my changes were an improvement. How did I change the original plan? What was my thinking behind the changes? How did the students respond?| MARILYN BURNS MATH
I have long wanted to give my third grade students more choice in the books we read together in reading group. When writing book reviews with my students, we look at a few of the reviews on…| Literacy And Lattes