

Connections: Week 7 at the Learning Academy
Lexia (8 AM) Students sit in their seats once they enter the room and begin their Lexia/PBS Kids/Other Apps on their iPads. Skills...


Interaction: Week 6 at the Learning Academy
Observations of the Classroom (8:00-9:30) Read Naturally Students "Read Naturally" in the morning on their iPads Read story in three...
Chapter 9 – CCCS – Anchor Standard 3: Individual, Event, and Idea Development
Chapter 9 – CCCS – Anchor Standard 3: Individual, Event, and Idea Development Standard Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas...
Going Forward: What's My Plan?
Johnny has showed that he is competent at many skills, but he still struggles with basic skills in spelling and reading words. He know...
"The Reflective Educator's Guide to Classroom Research": Chapter 2 - Reading Response
This chapter built off of the first chapter's ideas, so, "Where do I go from here?" How do I begin my reflective journey during my...
Chapter 5 – WTW – Letter Name-Alphabetic Stage
Chapter 5 – Words Their Way – Letter Name-Alphabetic Stage Letter Name-Alphabetic Stage A step up from the emergent stage Become familiar...


Boiling Up: Week 5 at the Learning Academy
This Wednesday, September 30th, was my fifth week of observation at the Learning Academy. Week 5 brought a new kind of look towards...
"Differentiated Reading Instruction" Chapter 4 - Reading Response
by Laura Robb Differentiated Reading Instruction is almost a requirement now in the mainstream classrooms. With students all over the...
"The Reflective Educator's Guide to Classroom Research" Chapter 1- Reading Response
(Note: If you have never heard of The Reflective Educator's Guide to Classroom Research written by Nancy Dana and Diane Yendol-Hoppey and...
Chapter 8 – CCSS – Anchor Standard 2: Determining Central Ideas and Themes
Chapter 8 – CCSS – Anchor Standard 2 Determining Central Ideas and Themes Strand: Reading Sub-strand: Literature and Informational Texts...