There are many ways to use Jump Rope Readers in your classroom. Like all decodable books, they can support whole class lessons, small group work, and independent practice.
August 13, 2024
Writing minilessons are a powerful tool for teachers, helping students to grow as independent writers.
July 29, 2024
Try some of these easy ways to help empower your readers during reading workshop.
April 18, 2024
Record-keeping systems allow you to consolidate data, study individual progress, track the frequency with which you meet with students, and easily access and update your data across time.
December 29, 2023
Here are six tools you can slowly introduce into your classroom writing center to support student independence.
December 26, 2023
Guided reading nurtures strong readers and plays a pivotal role in helping young learners become confident and capable readers.
December 5, 2023
Small-group reading lessons have the potential to transform students into confident and skilled readers.
December 1, 2023
Learn how to use decoding assessments to teach phonics to K-2 students and get a free phonic decoding assessment tool.
November 3, 2023
The goal of our new book, How to Become a Better Writing Teacher, is to help you become really good at teaching writing.
November 1, 2023
In our forthcoming book, How to Become a Better Writing Teacher, we focus on the question of how to help teachers become good writing teachers.
September 27, 2023
Learn to use decodable texts to plan effective small group work with this sample teaching sequence from Michael Rae-Grant.
September 20, 2023
August 21, 2023
Foundational literacy skills are the building blocks of a student's journey towards becoming proficient readers and writers.
August 17, 2023
During whole-group literacy, it’s important that students are interested in the books, discussions, and teachings for the most impactful, engaging literacy instruction.
August 16, 2023
Shared reading sparks joy, inquiry, student talk and agency. Shared reading is more engaging and impactful than any other whole-class literacy instruction.
August 11, 2023
Practical Strategies for More Joy and Less Struggle Next Year
May 16, 2023
Student engagement is crucial for students to learn to write well. When students are engaged, they’re more likely to learn.
May 5, 2023
Help students create a personalized reading plan that caters to their unique needs. Download a FREE self-reflection tool from Jennifer Serravallo.
March 29, 2023