(This blog was originally posted in 2019. The best practices never go out of style!) As a way to mix it up and let kids review more books in a short period of time, today we did “speed dating” of books for FVR (free voluntary reading) in the future. I adjusted it a bit fromContinue reading “Speed dating “libro-style””
Category Archives: Teaching ideas
Arte martes
Are you looking to add a some fun routines to your week? Try arte martes! It’s quick, pretty low prep, and goes with whatever unit you are teaching! I first got this idea from none other than the Nebraska CI star Jamie Demson (formerly Honke), but I don’t know if she originated it. If youContinue reading “Arte martes”
Why no music during FVR?
If you even dip your foot into the research on FVR, or “free voluntary reading”, it sounds like pure magic. As a teacher, the most powerful and effective tool I can wield is something the students do all by themselves? Yes, please! However, we have all surely had the kid who always has headphones going,Continue reading “Why no music during FVR?”
Storytime con Sra. Jensen 