The Science of Reading is a buzz word that educators have been coming across lately. In today’s episode, our guest, Sara Marye breaks down the science of reading and shares some practical applications for the classroom!

Using reading comprehension strategies is a MUST-DO to help develop stronger, more proficient readers. But how can we approach reading comprehension strategy instruction in a way that will actually encourage students to use these strategies in a meaningful way? Tune in to this week’s episode for an interactive approach to teaching reading strategies.

Goals can given students purpose for learning. Find out how to take the goal-focused approach to reading in the classroom. Help your students to grow as readers by giving them tailored instruction that addresses their individual needs.

Does your head begin to spin when you think about starting readers and writers workshop in your classroom? With all the moving parts, it’s easy to get overwhelmed when it comes to planning and prepare for reading and writing in the classroom. Listen in as we cover all the essential questions you need to ask yourself BEFORE starting the workshop model in your classroom!

Many teacher find teaching theme challenging with elementary students. But— it’s likely because we aren’t giving our students a simple formula that they can repeat over and over to help them successfully identify theme. I’ll show you exactly what that formula is in this episode of The Classroom Commute!

Teaching elementary students to synthesize information they’re reading can often feel like an uphill battle! In this episode, you’ll learn how to take this complex reading comprehension strategy and break it down into simple steps that your students can master!

Most of what we read in our daily life is nonfiction - street signs, dinner recipes, news articles, etc. So -let’s teach our students these critical reading nonfiction reading skills that will help them in the classroom and beyond!

If you want students to engage more with each other about their reading, then considering adding literature circles (or book clubs as they are often called) into your instructional strategy. Literature circles are a powerful way to incorporate meaningful, student-led discussions, motivate struggling readers, and help your elementary students take more ownership of their learning.

Reading comprehension instruction doesn’t have to be complicated! When it comes to teaching reading strategies like making inferences, a simple, student-friendly approach is easier than you think. Get the step-by-step guidance to help your elementary students master inferring while they read.

What is one of the most valuable components of your readers and writers workshop? It might not be what you think! It’s the “Share Chair"! How can a simple chair in your classroom be so powerful in your elementary classroom? Simple - it promotes classroom community, accountable talk, student engagement, (and not to mention helps create stronger readers and writers). All that from a chair? Yep! If you need some convincing, then tune in to this week’s episode.

Want your elementary students to get the most out of what they read? Then, teach them critical reading comprehension strategies like determining importance — I’ll show you how in today’s episode!

Struggling to make readers and writers workshop work in your elementary classroom? The solutions might be simpler than you think! Check out these common workshop model mistakes, and learn how to fix them.

Learn how to help your students master the art of asking questions while reading to increase their reading comprehension. This is a must-listen episode for all upper elementary teachers looking for a simple approach to reading comprehension strategy instruction!