Groovy Educator

This is my newest product.  Even if you choose not to purchase this one, I've listed some ideas on how reading logs in general can be used in the classroom. For $2.00 I've enclosed a few variations of the same reading log so that you can choose the version that works best in your classroom.  !. You can use this form in class to hold your children accountable for reading during independent reading or center time. At the end of readers' workshop or independent reading, collect the reading logs and briefly question the children about the book/books listed. I usually draw the names of 2-3 students. (I have them written on popsicle sticks in a cup.) You can ask a quick question like who was the main character in the book? How do you know? Or what was your favorite part and why? 2. The reading log can be used to track Accelerated Reader (AR) points. (If your school participates in this program) 3. It can be used to document time read with parents at home or with a volu...

I am linking up with  Doodle Bugs Teaching  and the 3 AM Teacher for the Five for Friday.   1.  We had our AR coke and popcorn party yesterday!  My school is big into Accelerated Reader (AR).  Basically the children read books, take a short online quiz, and earn points.  Most books are worth half a point.  The first grade goal for each student is to earn 30 points to get on the Wall of Fame (in the main hallway).  The classes have goals to earn different parties.   Our class earned 225 points so far so we got the Coke and Popcorn party. It still amazes me to see eighteen kids hyped up on caffeine.  They were as sweet as can be but my oh my! 2.  In my quest to get healthy, I weighed in again this week and have hit the 25 pound mark.  It doesn't seem like much since I have a long way to go.  BUT when I think about how my daughter weighs about that amount, I realize it is something to be proud of. 3.  W...