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Administrator Tips, Exact Path, Foundational Learning, Reading & Literacy, Reading Eggs

Oct 17, 2019

Read by the 3rd Grade: 10 Features to Look for in Online Literacy Programs

Whether you’re an administrator making districtwide curriculum decisions or a teacher searching for new classroom resources, it’s important to make sure that you choose an online learning solution that fosters lifelong literacy in your students and streamlines the process of providing high-quality instruction. Take a look at these 10 best practices to keep in mind when choosing an online literacy solution.

Mark Radcliffe

Oct 09, 2019

Considering Competitive Educational Game Play in the Intensive Reading Middle School Classroom

“Educational Game Day” at my school began with a vision to decrease student trepidation specific to standardized reading assessments, increase assessment reading self-confidence, increase celebrations for assessment reading achievements, and diminish the fear associated with test taking. To accomplish the goals, I envisioned students competing against me in various indoor and outdoor kinesthetic games.

Kenia Brown

Oct 02, 2019

Feature Focus: Reading Eggs Engagement Features

Reading is more than just a skill, it’s the foundation of future academic success. And as an educator, you want to see your budding bookworms enthusiastic about learning to read, because you know how important it is for them to see reading as a positive and enjoyable experience.

McKenna Wierman

Oct 01, 2019

[Feature Focus] New Reading Eggs Monthly Themes

Starting this October, every month in Reading Eggs will bring a different theme, such as Circus, Dress Up, Explorers, or Space. Monthly Themes not only motivate students to learn, but they also add variety, surprises, and the joy of uncovering something new in Reading Eggs. Let’s take a closer look at this feature and explore four ways to make it work for you and your students.

McKenna Wierman

Sep 23, 2019

Educators’ Guide to Supporting English Language Learners

To address the needs of this growing segment of the student population, educators are working harder than ever to refine administrative and instructional practices to help students master both English and their state’s rigorous academic standards. To support you in your efforts, we’ve assembled a curated list of our top resources focused on helping ELLs achieve success in the classroom.

Regina Waddell

Sep 20, 2019

What You Need to Know About Using Audiobooks for Elementary Literacy Instruction

By removing the common barriers that your students struggle with as they learn to read, audiobooks can be a very powerful tool to support their fluency and comprehension skills while they’re still working on those underlying foundational elements. Here are some reasons why you should start using audiobooks for ELA instruction and some tips and resources to get you started.

Brita Hammer

Sep 20, 2019

4 Strategies for Supporting ELLs in the Secondary Classroom

Learning to speak about highly conceptual topics with a broad vocabulary can be both difficult and increasingly important for older students as they begin identifying their postsecondary interests and goals. Here are four ways you can support English language learners in your secondary classroom.

Carmen Palmer

Sep 17, 2019

6 Strategies for Supporting ELLs in the Elementary Classroom

Knowing that ELLs represent a growing part of the U.S. student body and that elementary schools are feeling the weight of that impact, it’s critical that K–5 educators are prepared to support these students. Consider implementing these six elementary strategies to give your ELL students the best shot at success.