Photo by Ant Rozetsky on Unsplash The strata of five snowfalls cover the ground as I climb out of bed one February morning. Ice-powder-ice-powder-ice: they lie according to the usual pattern of Iowa winters, when the days between storms bring just enough sun to melt the top layers, and the nights refreeze everything into a temperamental crust. Any trip across the lawn — from door to mailbox, from mailbox to car — is likely to be punctuated by falling. Only sometimes will the ice hold my weight. I set about making tea, gently assessing my own internal strata. I pull the screaming kettle off the range, fill the teapot, and carry it to my desk, where I idly shuffle some...
I read the following tweets this morning which prompted me to write this post. Regie Routman @regieroutman Mar 3 Explicit, systematic teaching of letters & sounds—decoding-- is necessary but insufficient for becoming a reader, one who chooses to read (mostly) books & who comprehends, self-monitors & finds joy in becoming a discerning reader. We have known this for decades. suzy yates @bubbletroublex7 Replying to @regieroutman I have been reading your books since I discovered Transitions in the 90s. My district is now following the science of reading. I don’t see kids reading books. Heartbreaking. Decoding only is, imo, not going to develop lifelong readers. Have you written any articles about this? A retweet of the above with the following...
Grammar Worksheets 3rd Grade Looking for fun grammar worksheets 3rd grade? Ah, the English language is not everyone’s favorite subject to teach! Nouns, verbs, adverbs – oh my! With my English grammar worksheets, students will understand parts of speech through these fun and engaging grammar activities that are EASY to grade. Fun Grammar Worksheets 3rd Grade These fun grammar worksheets combine learning the English language with fun grammar activities. Students will answer short grammar questions. The answers will direct them to color in a portion of the mystery picture. These parts of speech worksheets combine reflective and creative elements with grammar, which will decrease student frustration. More fun grammar activities ideas are: having students create parts of tall tales,...
AdvertorialThe PSLE countdown begins now. (Or is it too late already 😅)After two previous experiences with the boys, it is Ale's turn this year - I know right, how on earth did time fly by so quickly??? - and even though I would love to say "been there, done that", I think the stress level for parents never do diminish.Because as things stand now, we are about FOUR months away from the PSLE. But that's not to say I'm panicking - thanks to me being a seasoned two-timed PSLE parent, I have learnt that instead of just imploring kids to try their best all the time, I have to focus on something more tangible — putting in a reasonable amount...
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