Blog Archives

Alphabet Organizer

Posted on by Alan — No Comments ↓

If you’re looking for a new way to create alphabet cards that include words and pictures, especially a way to keep them organized, look no further than Alphabet Organizer.  This free iPad app, published by the International Literacy Association, helps…

Read more ›

Tagged with: , , , , , ,
Posted in Uncategorized

The Power of Read Alouds

Posted on by Alan — No Comments ↓

I have long loved being read to and have specific memories from my school years of teachers reading to the class. When I was in second grade, Mrs. Cain would read to us after lunch. Everyone would sit at their…

Read more ›

Tagged with: , , , , , ,
Posted in Uncategorized

Engaging Children in Math Talk

Posted on by Alan — 1 Comment ↓

When I began my career, teaching math was all about developing conceptual understanding. The provided curriculum resources included a large flip chart with colorful drawings and plastic clings that would stick to the chart and were easily removable.  Each day,…

Read more ›

Tagged with: , ,
Posted in Uncategorized

Beginning Reads – Bringing Children into Reading

Posted on by Alan — No Comments ↓

Back in the summer, a number of us from the Best Practices team had the opportunity to attend an early childhood education conference in Salt Lake City.  We brought back many, wonderful things that we have been able to share…

Read more ›

Tagged with: , , , , , , ,
Posted in Uncategorized

Messages of Effective Reading Teachers

Posted on by Alan — No Comments ↓

My first class of students is never far from my mind.  I think about those five- and six-year-olds often with a sort of “Where are they now?” musing.  They began their student careers the same time that I began my…

Read more ›

Tagged with: , , , , ,
Posted in Uncategorized
Skip to toolbar