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Labeling: 3 Lessons for Building Successful Early Writers

Labeling: 3 Lessons for Building Successful Early Writers

  • Post published:January 8, 2022
  • Post category:Centers/Labeling/Vocabulary/Writing

Labeling is an easy way to get early writers to write. The writing is supported and can be differentiated for all students. Start with an anchor chart and move it to an independent writing center. 1. labeling: The Anchor Chart…

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SHARKS! Using 20 Centers and Sharks to Excite Early Learners

SHARKS! Using 20 Centers and Sharks to Excite Early Learners

  • Post published:June 20, 2021
  • Post category:Reading/Centers/Labeling/Read Alouds/Vocabulary

What better way to engage learners in the summer than sharks! They are funny (Baby Shark), sneaky (Finding Nemo) and Scary (Shark Week). Add sharks to the summer mix and it's already fun. Read Alouds If you start with a…

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Raising the Expectations – Mid-Year Changes for Continued Success

Raising the Expectations – Mid-Year Changes for Continued Success

  • Post published:February 17, 2017
  • Post category:Centers/Beginning Sounds/CVC Activities/Interventions/Labeling/Reading

Expectations are the key to student success. If you believe it, they will do it. It's time to up the game. BUT, that doesn't mean changing the game.  You know I'm a "process/product center" girl. I believe in centers where…

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Hello and Welcome to Cathy Collier's The W.I.S.E. Owl. I am a Reading Specialist and Literacy Advocate for more than 30 years. BUT I was born to be a teacher. I am blessed with a very supportive husband and two grown boys. I am a teacher, talker, trainer, and passionate presenter. I'd love to talk about Reading and Writing for the Emergent Learner with your class, your school, your division, or your council. Invite me!

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