Messy Learning

Organize your guided reading groups using this adorable Woodland Animals theme. Includes 5 guided reading groups: fox, deer, raccoon, rabbit, and squirrel, as well as tags to identify centers, etc.

I regularly check in on my student's reading. I check their home reading logs every morning, I informally ask questions during daily five and, once a month, I do a comprehension conference with them. I use my Comprehension Conference worksheet during such conferences. I ask summarizing, predicting, visualizing, connecting and vocabulary questions. The conferences take place the second last week of the month because students must submit a monthly book report. It gives me an idea if they are ready

This product is a checklist of the most basic English Language Arts topics to be taught. Categories include: literary elements, figurative language, reading comprehension skills, writing traits, critical thinking skills and writing style. This detailed list will make planning a breeze!

A simple yet effective schedule to organize your guided reading groups and/or your literature circles.

Here's a convenient table to help map your units for the entire school year. It applies to all subjects as it is categorized by months.

Laminate and post this document in your classroom so that student can sign up to meet you, the teacher, for a reading conference. This product works great for keeping track of home reading and/or literature circles. When I meet with students, I ask them comprehension questions and ensure they are ready to write their monthly book reports :)

This product allows you to keep detailed notes of each conference with a student and/or parent. Here's an organized alternative to endless post-it notes!