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The art of teaching is based on a careful match between best practices and individual learner needs. The Literacy Specialists consultants bring you the following tips and tools to support your best practice instruction and to give you a window into their unique talents as educators. Free resources on reading - fluency, nonfiction, comprehension, vocabulary, read alouds,

The art of teaching is based on a careful match between best practices and individual learner needs. The Literacy Specialists consultants bring you the following tips and tools to support your best practice instruction and to give you a window into their unique talents as educators.Free resources on reading - fluency, nonfiction, comprehension, vocabulary, read alouds,

This blog is where those who treasure children's books and reading with children, can be a part of a community. This is a space where you'll find information and tips on: Fitting daily reading with your children into your life in a way that makes it enjoyable for all Guidance on defining, choosing, and finding quality children's books Reviews of children's books old and new Suggestions for children's books as gifts Reading activities to do in the home, school or library situation Tips on dealing effectively with the challenges that sometimes arise when children are learning to read

This classroom guide is intended to inspire and expand your thinking about effective assessment for project-based learning. The tips are organized to follow the arc of a project. First comes planning, then the launch into active learning, and then a culminating presentation. Reflection is the final stage. Download this today and get started!

Book reviews, resources, tips for parents and teachers from an Australian writer who's passionate bout children's literacy, learning and literature

Book reviews, resources, tips for parents and teachers from an Australian writer who's passionate bout children's literacy, learning and literature

Using comic books in the classroom may seem unconventional to some teachers, however, many educators have found that they provide a variety of benefits in the classroom, including: Easy to track storylines Bright, attention-getting imagery Familiar characters that students want to read about New vocabulary, not otherwise found in children's books If you're not sure how to bring comic books in the classroom, use these tips and lesson ideas.

The way to engage students in classroom book discussions is to simply ask great questions. But that's easier said than done. Which questions will elicit one-word answers from students, and which will generate rich, meaningful conversation? Here are 23 tips to help you take book discussions to the next level.

This post breaks down the theory of digital citizenship and offers practical tips that you can use in your classroom tomorrow, whatever your level of experience. Includes a set of 11 summary posters.

"The key is finding a book -- or series -- that's engaging, well-matched to your kid's literacy skills, and on target with his emotional development. Here are some practical suggestions to help you pick books to suit your super readers. "

A comprehensive site that provides a rationale for creating book trailers with students, outlines the process, provides support documents, examples, considers different tools, has links to CC images and sound and includes tips and assessment rubric.

The most effective note-taking skills involve active rather than passive learning. Active learning places the responsibility for learning on the learner. Includes tips and processes such as the Cornell Note-Taking System

An excellent site for promoting information literacy with students that is designed for students. Step by step processes, a tool box with support materials, hints and tips on study., a reference generator.. the list goes on as this site continues to expand. There is also a Studyvibe soop.it to keep you up to date.

Great tips for new TLs and those on the move to help get established. And good reminders for the tried and tested experienced teacher librarians.

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Collation of links for using images - from tech skills, copyright and finding free to use material

"Most people understand the need to read books every day, but not many do something about it. Meaning that most people know that they should read more, but that's all they do. Think. But thinking without doing doesn't move you a fraction of an inch towards your goal of reading more. So what can one do to find the time, willingness and opportunities to read every day?"

Tips, strategies and examples of great book talks to promote great books.

Storytelling has been around as long as humankind. t is one of the most effective ways to communicate an important truth to another person. It is a connection point between two people. It gives meaning, context, and understanding in a world that is often filled with chaos and disorder. Because of this, educators must use stories if they hope to reach their students.