Free Resources for Teachers

Emotions Charts are becoming a common tool in elementary classrooms. These versatile charts can be used for a wide variety of purposes. This printable poster is ideal for reading and writing instruction. These anchor charts are especially helpful for students who are developing their language skills and may not have the words to express how they're feeling. You can use these FREE charts during reading small groups, readers notebooks, writing workshop, and in your classroom calm down corner.

Have you considered using a Student Data Binder as a progress monitoring tool? These are an effective method for student data tracking to gather data about students. Plus learn simple tips for student data organization. No more wasting time trying to find students' data for report cards or compiling everything last minute for an intervention team meeting. Making student data binders will help you to be more effective and efficient! Download the FREE printable student data reflection forms!

Do your kindergarten and 1st grade students have a hard time choosing a book for independent reading? This FREE independent reading anchor chart is the perfect solution. This free printable reading poster reminds emergent readers of strategies for picking a Good Fit Book during your independent reading literacy center. Hang the student resource in your classroom library to remind beginning readers of ways they choose a book and build their confidence as readers!

Story Elements are the foundation of our comprehension work with students. If students cannot retell the components of a story, they won't be able to answer higher level questions about the text. Elementary classrooms from Kindergarten to 5th grade all spend some time throughout the year addressing the elements of a story in some way. Since it's such a crucial aspect of literacy instruction, why not make it fun? Your students will love playing this FREE story elements reading review game!

What reading mini-lesson tools should you be using to plan your instruction? Do you have everything you need to plan mini-lessons? Keep reading to find out the essential tools for planning and implementing more effective reading mini-lessons during your reading workshop! Elementary teachers will also find the FREE printable lesson plan templates valuable when planning your reading minilessons. #thereadingroundup #teacherfreebie #readingminilessons

Reading mini-lessons are an essential part of the reading workshop. Through these lessons, teachers can teach an unlimited amount of skills and strategies - from phonics, to comprehension, to vocabulary, and even fluency. To be honest, it can be a bit overwhelming to even know where to begin! Find out more about the 4 types of reading mini-lessons to help you get started. Plus download the FREE printable lesson plan templates! #thereadingroundup #teacherfreebie #readingminilessons

There are many factors to consider when planning for your reading small group instruction. Hopefully, this comprehensive list of FREE online reading websites will help you get started! This list of websites for kids provides you with engaging books and passages to use with your guided reading groups! Make planning for distance learning so much easier with these resources! #thereadingroundup #guidedreading

Have you considered using a Student Data Binder as a progress monitoring tool? These are an effective method for student data tracking to gather data about students. Plus learn simple tips for student data organization. No more wasting time trying to find students' data for report cards or compiling everything last minute for an intervention team meeting. Making student data binders will help you to be more effective and efficient! Download the FREE printable student data reflection forms!

Teaching retelling to students is an essential skill. Make it more engaging with these simple strategies and effective tools! Download the FREE printable anchor charts, retelling bookmarks, and reading response sheets to help improve your students' retelling skills. You can use the FREE 5 Finger Retell anchor chart after your reading minilessons or during a guided reading group. Elementary students can use the retelling bookmarks during independent reading or with reading buddies.

What is a reading mini-lesson? Reading mini-lessons are a key component in the Reading Workshop. This whole group lesson explicitly teaches students applicable strategies that they can use during independent reading. Find out more about the components of reading minilessons and tips for implementation in this comprehensive guide. Plus download the FREE printable planning forms! #thereadingroundup #teacherfreebie #readingminilessons

Have you considered using a Student Data Binder as a progress monitoring tool? These are an effective method for student data tracking to gather data about students. Plus learn simple tips for student data organization. No more wasting time trying to find students' data for report cards or compiling everything last minute for an intervention team meeting. Making student data binders will help you to be more effective and efficient! Download the FREE printable student data reflection forms!

Story Elements are the foundation of our comprehension work with students. If students cannot retell the components of a story, they won't be able to answer higher level questions about the text. Elementary classrooms from Kindergarten to 5th grade all spend some time throughout the year addressing the elements of a story in some way. Since it's such a crucial aspect of literacy instruction, why not make it fun? Your students will love playing this FREE story elements reading review game!

The See, Think, Wonder strategy can significantly improve students' ability to think critically about the text. As a result, their reading comprehension will also improve. But what is the See Think Wonder reading strategy and how can you use it with your students? This guide will help you get started with implementing this highly effective and engaging strategy with your elementary students. Be sure to download the FREE See Think Wonder anchor chart and graphic organizer!

We all make mistakes, and I've made plenty of them over the years with my reading mini-lessons. But as a result, I've learned some great takeaways. And lucky for you, I'm sharing the 5 best reading mini-lesson tips I've learned so that you can avoid making the same mistakes as me! Elementary teachers will also find the FREE printable lesson plan templates valuable when planning your reading minilessons. #thereadingroundup #teacherfreebie #readingminilessons

There are many factors to consider when planning for your reading small group instruction. Hopefully, this comprehensive list of FREE online reading websites will help you get started! This list of websites for kids provides you with engaging books and passages to use with your guided reading groups! Make planning for distance learning so much easier with these resources! #thereadingroundup #guidedreading