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May the 4th Be With You Choice Board

Shannon McClintock Miller created this choice board that your students might enjoy. You can also find some additional resources on this website I created with a variety of activities.

New Units on NYS from Kids Discover

Kid's Discover has created two units focused on NYS history. These units of study are entirely free for the remainder of the school year, with no account required to view.

Make Time for the Read-Aloud. Here’s How

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By Elizabeth Heubeck — April 24, 2024

Reading aloud to students during class time may sound like a simple, almost quaint, endeavor, as if from a bygone era. But literacy experts insist that it’s every bit as relevant now as ever, and they urge English/language arts teachers—especially of early elementary students (although many experts espouse the practice as meaningful throughout K-12)—to make the ritual part of their daily instructional practice.

The “read-aloud” requires a significant commitment by the teacher—beyond simply committing to the act of reading aloud to students routinely. In its most effective form, the read-aloud demands thoughtful advanced preparation. It’s time well-spent, say literacy experts.

“I would argue that, of all components [of reading], read-alouds have one of the longest-standing research bases. There’s a lot of data showing the power of read-alouds,” said Molly Ness, a former teacher, reading researcher, and vice president of academic content at Learning Ally, a nonprofit volunteer organization that supports educators. Continue Reading...