Pocket Charts: 3 NEW Reasons for Using This “Old-Fashioned” Resource

Pocket Charts USED TO BE a staple in classrooms. In today's rapidly advancing technological landscape, it's easy to be swept away by the allure of digital tools and interactive screens, especially in educational settings. However, there's something timeless and effective…

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6 Steps for Success with Sequencing with Early Readers and Writers

I blogged about a sequencing center in 2015, but I'd like to talk about a six different steps for teaching sequence and creating success. Students can be directed through a variety of experiences moving experiences from teacher-led, teacher-directed to student-led,…

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Mentor Text: Introducing Sequencing to Kindergartners with “First the Egg”

Sequencing is always a hard task with early students, but this mentor text can help. This is such a cute book. The text is deceivingly simple and so are the illustrations. BUT, the book can be as complex as you'd…

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First, Then, Last – An Easy Way to Teach Sequencing

Can you teach sequencing at the emergent level? Of course, you can.  It was definitely a trick question.  It’s all about routine, practice, expectation, and confidence.  If you follow my blog you know I preach and preach about routine.  Emergent…

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