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The free masterclass link is linked here or type in slfarrell.clixli.com/webinar-sign-up-3-secrets-to-gr-success my thoughts on going back to school During this podcast I discuss my feelings and thoughts about the Back to School "season".  Including:  the joy, the anticipation, and the comfort of returning to school each yearsetting up my classroom in a way that works for megoing in early to set up, or waiting until the last minutefeelings of anxiety over Covid-19 and how that affects my back to school routinehow my teaching philosophy helps with my back to school routinehow having a routine helps me in my own life. The free masterclass link is linked hereor type inslfarrell.clixli.com/webinar-sign-up-3-secrets-to-gr-success

The free masterclass link is linked here or type in slfarrell.clixli.com/webinar-sign-up-3-secrets-to-gr-success Does the thought of running small reading groups just fill you with overwhelm? I know it used to for me.  Here are some tips and thoughts for you.   Make sure you have an established area in the room to run your guided reading groups.There are lots of things that you will need to have ready, and they need to be stored within reach.When you are teaching in a small group situation it is important to make sure the rest of the class is not going to disturb you or need your attention. The key to getting kids engaged and focused on a recurring activity is to TRAIN THEM.  Start slowlyteach only one or two new routines a day.Some of the best teachers I have ever seen or worked with can get their whole class working on different things at their own level with little intervention from the teacher.How do they do this????  ROUTINE ROUTINE ROUTINEWe talk about needing a routine for our class and our kids – what about for the teacher.The free masterclass link is linked hereor type inslfarrell.clixli.com/webinar-sign-up-3-secrets-to-gr-success

The free masterclass link is linked here or type in slfarrell.clixli.com/webinar-sign-up-3-secrets-to-gr-success Today I wanted to talk about the very first day of school. I'm going to give you an example plan of how I would do it. This is something that I've kind of tweaked over the years so it's always evolving, and especially with COVID I've had to make, accommodations, just like all of you have.   The free masterclass link is linked hereor type inslfarrell.clixli.com/webinar-sign-up-3-secrets-to-gr-success

The free masterclass link is linked here or type in slfarrell.clixli.com/webinar-sign-up-3-secrets-to-gr-success In this weeks episode I talk about my take on the value of Listening to Reading and why it's so important in Elementary School. The free masterclass link is linked hereor type inslfarrell.clixli.com/webinar-sign-up-3-secrets-to-gr-success

The free masterclass link is linked here or type in slfarrell.clixli.com/webinar-sign-up-3-secrets-to-gr-success In this episode I go over how I introduce and build Silent Reading time in my classroom.  I like to call it Read To Self as they are reading by themselves during this time.  I believe that you can do silent reading in most K to 2nd classrooms.  It just takes time to build stamina.   The free masterclass link is linked hereor type inslfarrell.clixli.com/webinar-sign-up-3-secrets-to-gr-success

The free masterclass link is linked here or type in slfarrell.clixli.com/webinar-sign-up-3-secrets-to-gr-success Let's talk about reading with peers.  Letting children not only choose what they read, but WHO they read it with can be very powerful.  It's highly motivating and children love having that little bit of control over what they are doing.  And reading with their friends is an excellent technique in any comprehensive reading program.  This is perfect for Kindergarten, First and Second grade classrooms. The free masterclass link is linked hereor type inslfarrell.clixli.com/webinar-sign-up-3-secrets-to-gr-success

The free masterclass link is linked here or type in slfarrell.clixli.com/webinar-sign-up-3-secrets-to-gr-success In this episode I tell an inspiring true story from my own teaching experience. check out more on my blog savvyteachingtips.com The free masterclass link is linked hereor type inslfarrell.clixli.com/webinar-sign-up-3-secrets-to-gr-success

The free masterclass link is linked here or type in slfarrell.clixli.com/webinar-sign-up-3-secrets-to-gr-success Today's episode covers Oral Reading.  Oral Reading is an important part of a comprehensive Literacy program.  In this episode I discuss: What is Oral Reading?Why is Oral Reading important?Strategies to teach Oral Reading lessons in your K to 3rd classroom.Find out more at  savvyteachingtips.com The free masterclass link is linked hereor type inslfarrell.clixli.com/webinar-sign-up-3-secrets-to-gr-success

The free masterclass link is linked here or type in slfarrell.clixli.com/webinar-sign-up-3-secrets-to-gr-success In this episode we go over the essentials for direct reading instruction.   These include: DecodingVocabularyBuilding Working MemoryFluencyIdentifying Sentence StructureBuilding Background KnowledgeListen in to learn more about what these topics are and how they can be used and taught in reading instruction in the K to 3rd classroom. The free masterclass link is linked hereor type inslfarrell.clixli.com/webinar-sign-up-3-secrets-to-gr-success

The free masterclass link is linked here or type in slfarrell.clixli.com/webinar-sign-up-3-secrets-to-gr-success I've just started a podcast. I have so many tips and tricks to share with you. This episode is all about my thoughts about guided reading. The free masterclass link is linked hereor type inslfarrell.clixli.com/webinar-sign-up-3-secrets-to-gr-success