4th Grade Reading

"GRAB BAG" Boxes! These formerly loved children's books are in need of a new home and are ideal for donations to crisis centers, daycares, or schools. Each large (18"x12"x12") box will be filled with as many children’s books as possible. Quantities per box will vary due to different book sizes. If you buy these for personal use, please note that each box will consist of books suitable for a variety of ages, from toddler to young adult. Please feel free to donate or share any of the books…

Teaching Ideas For Elementary Teachers

Hello, friends! I hope that everyone had a great Monday! Last week was our first full week of the Daily Five and overall it went really we...

Are you a teacher in need of classroom organization tips and ideas for setting up a classroom and home reading program? Read this post for tips and strategies to implement a reading program for children using Daily 5, using leveled readers and book basket to teach kids to read, and more. Plus how-to create reading folders with a FREE parent hand-out printable.

10 Must Make Anchor Charts for Reading for Kindergarten and First Grade

So let's just pretend that I haven't blogged in a really long time. ;) That I've showed you my classroom tour and all our back to school fu...

Whew wee...Goodness! I think that the first few weeks of school is a lot like child birth in that we forget exactly how crazy it is or we would never do it again. OK...so I am being dramatic, but a whirlwind of DSA, DRA, DIBELs and seemingly impossible deadlines is about to wear me out. I would much rather sit down and read to, read with, or write with my sweet kiddos. Funny thing is that I will do it all over again next year just to spend each and every day reading and writing with a new…

36 engaging quotes about books and reading from a diverse mix of authors, speakers, philosophers, entrepreneurs, and leaders! Just print and laminate for a beautiful display for your classroom, library, or office that will inspire your students to read!

Hey there! I'm Cassie. I am a curriculum developer and tech enthusiast at Cassie Dahl - Teaching & Technology. On my website, you will find ideas and tips for integrating technology into your classroom, upper elementary resources and classroom activities that engage and motivate students.

I love this idea for Guided Reading! Students read the word and if they get it right, they get to keep the cube. Whoever has the tallest tower at the end wins!

After reading a brief passage about storms, students are prompted to write the main idea and 3 details.

Text features are parts of text that draw your attention to important information. Some examples of text features incl...

Fancy Free in 4th: character traits

Great mentor texts for character studies.

These flaps are perfect for your reading interactive notebooks or journals! They…