Matched Learning

We LOVE when our students develop healthy reading habits. If you're trying to incorporate a simple, effective way to hold students accountable for reading at home, this can help. Families will feel that classroom connection and involvement that we know is super important. Choose a minute goal that suits your grade level, (for example, early grades may try for 15 minutes each night), communicate that on the line at the top, and copy for each student. Collect completed forms each month as you se

These goal setting task cards are the perfect way to instill independence and goal setting in all kids. This purchase can easily be printed, laminated, or cut and velcroed. Tailor it to your needs and reuse it over and over as a checklist or visual cards. Kids acutally take ownership and enjoy the visual reminder to focus, complete tasks, and feel proud for reaching daily goals. Morning chaos averted!

As educators, it seems like we are all trying to incorporate more reading practice - research shows how important it is to spend time with text, not just during the school day. The more we practice anything, the better we get! This reading log is an easy visual that will remind students and their families to spend time together reading each night. After the suggested amount of time, students record their efforts by coloring or adding a sticker or stamp over one icon. At the end of the month,

Love to see your kids reading outside of the classroom? Trying to keep families on board with literacy goals? Download, print, and share this with families as a reminder to get those reading minutes in. This spreads the message that reading should be implemented daily. Our students' success as literate learners is correlated to the amount of time they spend with text. We all know how important reading is to developing vocabulary, spelling and comprehension, so let's encourage our families to