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Literacy instruction seems to be always changing! I’ve been particularly interested in decodable passages and how to use them in guided reading. 📖
I’m breaking down decodable passages on the blog and including a ⭐️FREEBIE⭐️ to get you started on your decodable journey!

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FREE Decodable Passages for Guided Reading to Boost Readers Learn how to use decodable passages in guided reading in kindergarten and first grade. Then, use the FREE decodable passages to get started.

We should provide plenty of opportunities for language building and talking. These can be both academic conversations and play conversations.

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👀Looking for some helpful tools for completing reading assessments?👀

Pick up your 🌟FREE🌟 Reading Assessments Toolkit for teachers of kinder, first, and second grades. I wanted to help make testing a little easier for you, so I put together this printable toolkit with assessments for phonics, sight words, and dictation writing. I also included several different parent conference forms so you can include parents in their child's progress. Plus it has fun, practice testing signs and table tents!

💻Head to the blog to read more about it and download this freebie today!
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Charlie the Caterpillar is a beautiful story of the friendship between a butterfly and moth! Perfect to discuss life cycles AND friendship! If you haven't read this, it's a must!

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Looking for a new idea or way of practicing skills?? Your little learners will love this Summer Color by Numbers activity!! 🖍

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These books and passages are OVER 90% decodable AND follow a phonics progression! 🩷 They're perfect for your reading small groups!

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Interactive read alouds are one of the most powerful tools in a teacher's toolbox.🧰 They help build a love for reading in our young readers, expose them to a variety of books, and strengthen 💪🏼 reading skills and strategies! However, the prep work for such a powerful tool is tedious and time consuming!⌛ BUT I have a solution! Check out my blog post for the NEW Read Aloud Library! Provide your students with powerful lessons without all the prep work!

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Interactive Read Aloud Lessons, Books, & Activities Done For You Find out how to save time on read aloud lessons and read aloud lesson plans while strengthening your readers' skills and comprehension.

What is your process for picking a read aloud book? 🤔 Are quickly grabbing a familiar book off the shelf and hoping for the best or are you meticulously combing through the hundreds of books in your classroom and school library?📚

We know GOOD read alouds are effective and when you have a quality book and an effective lesson, you can get so much bang 💥 for your buck. I've put together the 5️⃣ things to consider when choosing your read aloud books so you can achieve the powerful lesson you want! Check them out at the link! --->

5 Things to Consider When Choosing Books for Interactive Read Aloud Lessons - Mrs. Richardson's Class Helping K-2 Teachers Like You Save Time, Grow Instructional Skills, and Teach With Confidence!

Does your read aloud time feel like herding cats sometimes? 🐈 I think that's relatable across grade levels these days!

Are you looking to make your read-aloud sessions more engaging and get the most out of this valuable time in your day? 📚✨

Discover 4️⃣ powerful read-aloud strategies that will captivate your students and boost their comprehension skills.

From asking the right questions to making connections, these tips will transform storytime into a dynamic learning experience.

Click the link to bring your read alouds to life and spark ✨ a love for reading in your classroom! 🧸📖 "

4 Read Aloud Strategies to Engage Kids - Mrs. Richardson's Class Engage kids with these 4 read aloud strategies! Comprehension is key, and with these read aloud strategies, you are sure to hook kids!