Introduce students to the elements of critical thinking while reading: making predictions, comparing and contrasting information, and analyzing cause and effect.
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ACTIVITIES
Movement Activities for Elementary Students
Break up the day and get your students moving with these movement activities for elementary students.
CHOICE BOARDS
Indoor Recess Choice Board Activities for Elementary
This menu features a selection of simple and engaging student-choice indoor recess activities.
ACTIVITIES
Simple STEAM Suggestions
Bring Science,Technology, Engineering, Art and Math into the classroom with these fun, cross-curricular projects for ele...
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TEACHING RESOURCE
Reading Aloud
Reading Aloud What Is It? Reading aloud means just that-reading aloud.
TEACHING RESOURCE
Reading Buddies
Reading Buddies What is it? Reading buddies is a program in which two or more individuals read together.
ACTIVITIES
Repeated Reading
Repeated Reading When asked about reasonable adaptations teachers can make to support learning from instructional materi...
WORKSHEETS
I Read to You, You Read to Me Reading Buddies
Your class can spread the love of reading by helping younger schoolmates discover all the joys books can give.
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Demonstrating Critical Reading Skills
After discussing how to be a critical reader with your class, ask students to demonstrate what they've learned.
WORKSHEETS
Chart Reading
Employ a printable reading activity that helps build skills in chart reading.