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Why Should You Use Novel Studies in Your Classroom?

Funny thing about educational research is if you look hard enough you can usually find studies to support both sides of an issue. Very rarely do you find a straight yes or no answer to what is good or bad theory or practice.

How To Teach Novel Studies: Part 1 Comprehension

Some of my most vivid childhood memories of school were the novel studies that we read for various subjects. It was my most favorite way to learn skills, history, any topic really! I am a lover of books and getting to read an entire book from cover to cover as a school assignment put me in heaven! I am sure this is a major reason why as a teacher my passion is to create and teach is novel studies!

Using Google Classroom to Survive E-Learning Days

Having your students there in front of you is obviously the ideal way to monitor their understanding of a topic, to see the need for differentiating the instruction, etc. There are days, however, where this just might not be possible. With more and more students having access to laptops and other devices the “free” snow-days of the past are being turned into E-Learning days more frequently in order to avoid adding days to the end of the school year.

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How to Implement Read Aloud Time in an Upper Elementary Classroom

by Shelley | English/Language Arts, Novel Studies

As an upper elementary school teacher, you are always looking for ways to improve your students' reading skills and foster a love of reading. One way to do this is to implement a read-aloud time in your classroom. Read-aloud time is an opportunity for students to...

Financial Literacy for Teens: Essential Money Skills Every High School Student Should Learn

by Shelley | Financial Literacy for Teens

Are your high school students prepared to manage money when they leave school? Many teenagers know how to use a debit card, order something online, or receive a paycheck—but do they understand how checking and savings accounts work, what taxes are taken from a...

The Surprising Benefits of Reading Aloud to Upper Elementary and Middle School Students

by Shelley | English/Language Arts, Novel Studies

As children grow older, their reading skills progress, and they may become more independent in their reading habits. However, research shows that reading aloud to older elementary and middle school students has numerous benefits that can positively impact their...

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