Integrating the ARTS with BOOKS to teach COMPREHENSION Strategies. A mouse is taking a stroll through the deep, dark wood when along comes a hungry fox, then an owl, and then a snake. The mouse is good enough to eat, but smart enough to know this, so he invents. Before you begin reading, show your class the spread of pages in the book that shows the setting.

Thursday, June 23, 2016. Last year I helped open a brand-new school. Blogging was not on my priority list. Opening a new school was the most amazing experience but I have never worked so hard in my life! In July we will be entering our second year and our team is growing with two new teachers. We will now have SIX first grade teachers! I am meeting my team tonight for dinner and drinks and I wanted to give them a small gift to start the year in a fun way.

Wednesday, November 22, 2017. Was one of the best ways to begin learning about a new topic. It accomplished the task of activating prior knowledge, had students asking questions and setting a purpose for learning, and then they recorded any new information that they learned. I still think a KWL chart is extremely useful and can be very meaningful for students,.

Sunday, July 12, 2015. Scroll down to the end of the page to find the stores who are linking up this week or go to Teachers Pay Teachers. Have a great week! Posted by Melissa M. Sunday, July 5, 2015. Summer Saleabration Week 4 - Save big on teaching resources! Are you ready to save? There.