We're closing in on winter break, so naturally your students are calm, on-task, and doing their best learning... right?
More likely, they seem to have entered "break mode" a few days ago. We know how these things go. That's why we've pulled together some recommendations to: 1) get you through the rest of 2024, and 2) keep your students reading over the break.
Read more Here’s some food for thought: When multilingual learners come across common English idioms in text, confusion can hit like a ton of bricks. Although these expressions are second nature for native speakers, they are clear as mud for learners of the English language. Especially when these learners are struggling to read, idioms can add insult to injury. Let’s throw them a bone, shall we?
Read more Jennifer Melton had been a 6th-grade ELA teacher at Crest Middle School for 19 years when she took on a new challenge last year. Moving up to run the school library, she also became responsible for leading the Tier 3 reading intervention group—a significant transition that required her to juggle multiple new responsibilities.
Read more Congratulations to Zachariah, our December Star of the Month! Zachariah is an eighth grader at Davis Middle School in Evanston, WY. He is excelling in Read Live and is now at the top of his class! Here is what his teacher, Ms. Ivens, had to say about him: "Zachariah is more than worthy...
Read more Regardless of where kids are on their reading journey, there are countless ways to incorporate reading into cozy days at home this winter. Here are some easy ideas for kids to try at home or for teachers to incorporate into the classroom. The free printables in this post will also make a great packet to send home over winter break!
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Share your student’s success story—nominate him or her for our Star of the Month award. Win a Barnes & Noble gift card for the student and a Read Naturally gift certificate for your class!
