Category: Classroom Ideas

Emotions matching activities give young children a concrete way to talk about feelings. The most useful part is the conversation: “What do you notice?” “How might this person feel?” and “Could someone else feel differently?” A picture can begin the discussion, but it cannot tell us everything about a person’s feelings. Try this short preschool… Read more

A seasonal reading passage works best when it becomes a short conversation about the text. For kindergarten, first grade, and second grade, start with a passage students can understand, choose one comprehension goal, and ask children to explain how they know their answer. Here is a flexible 15-minute routine for fall and Halloween reading practice.… Read more