Drop everything and read

i made this today instead of studying and decided -i need to read a LOT more books -i'm going to live in an ikea catalog inspired obviously by D.E.A.R. (oh elementary school) which i was reminiscing about last night

Hi! I am Michelle from Teach123. I am excited to be a guest blogger. Have you read the book, Readicide, by Kelly Gallagher, yet? This book reminds me a little of the book, The Book Whisperer, by Donalyn Miller. If you haven't read these books, they should be on your "must read" list. Both authors agree that a quality reading program should include D.E.A.R. time. They also stress the importance of choice in reading material, too. Reading programs can not be all teacher selected materials if…

Pique student interest in reading by having a picture book scoot. This exposes students to a variety of book elements, all while engaging students!

Daily Schedule Cards2 - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. Math recess snack Writer's workshop D.E.A.R (drop everything and read) daily five specials science / Social studies Stack and pack dismissal lunch music library assembly Computer lab centers phonics chapel bible spanish Morning meeting Reading block writing block Language Big book circle time Small group story time Closing circle Show 'n tell Language arts Reading reward science Readers…

Each year on April 12th, we celebrate a national day to honor reading. Even better, the whole month is often devoted to activities and events to encourage the love of reading in your children and within your family and circle of friends. The first D.E.A.R. Day was introduced in Beverly Cleary’s book Ramona Quimby, Age 8. The goal of the program is to make reading a regular part of everyone’s routine.

According to the official DEAR website, all you have to do to participate is read for 30 minutes today, but you do that every day, right? So, why not go all out?

Reading Week is always so much fun! These simple reading week ideas (and FREE resources) are perfect for the primary classroom and will motivate students to read, read, read! #readingweek #readacrossamerica #readingideas

This April 12th Drop Everything and Read! Stop the housework, and pick up a book to read to your kids, or to read just for yourself. I've got some popular book ideas that you might want to grab before hand though.

April 12 / “Drop Everything and Read”

March Round Up 2 comments Freebies, Monthly Round Up Can you believe that it's time for another monthly round up? March is only a few days away! If you're looking for some fun activities and ideas to use in your classroom, then keep on reading, and be sure to grab the freebies along the way. Need a bulletin board idea for this month? Then, you'll love this one. Peeps poems! I do this every year with my students. I let each student sample a Peep (it doesn't matter if you use the bunnies or…