Teaching Nonfiction: 5 Must-Try Ideas for the Elementary Classroom
Teachers spend so.much.time on teaching fiction reading skills & strategies. But the reality is - most of our life is spent reading nonfiction text. Whether it’s a dinner recipe or a manual to try to fix the TV remote control settings that your toddler screwed up (again!) — nonfiction reading skills are not just needed for the classroom, but REAL life! We should be spending an equal amount of time on nonfiction reading skills & strategies as we do fiction. Because we read...
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If you have a classroom and a commute, then you're in the right place! The Classroom Commute Podcast is THE place for busy teachers who want actionable tips, simple teaching strategies, and a little fun on your ride in to school! Carpool with Rachael each week as she helps to send you in with a grin! Each week Rachael shares simple, yet powerful teaching tips, ideas, and strategies that will help you become a more effective teacher, and maybe help you enjoy your job a little more!You'll find actionable tips for how to make your lessons more engaging for your elementary students, ideas for including more classroom technology, new activities to implement, ways for building a stronger classroom community, and strategies for all content areas including science, social studies, reading, writing, and math!And of course, there will be a little teacher humor along the way! So - buckle up and let's hit the road on your classroom commute!