Friday, September 20, 2013

Guided Reading Tools

Happy Friday!

I'm linking up with The Teachers Cauldron for her:


I talked about my traveling reading kit here, but since I'm no longer traveling, I have a different set of tools for 'home'!

First, the most important thing that I use and the kids use...

Post-Its!

We use all different sizes and colors. They help us find information, track out thinking, make notes, etc.

I use the cute, multicolored post-it cube to record my observations on this sheet:

which sits behind the lesson plan for the book:
in my Guided Reading Binder!

which you can read more about here and here.

We also have trackers for the friends that need it (so far, hardly any!)
As well as a whiteboard and Expo markers available for teaching!

This is actually where I store most of my Literacy things...ignore the mess on the bottom! :)
For comprehension and responses, I use Jen Runde's Comprehension Fans
and Joanne Miller's Reading Response Menus
They are too cute! I actually had the mini file folders (because they were cute!), but she includes a template for you to use!
I also use a variety of graphic organizers, some self-made, some free and purchased. It just depends on what we need and our focus!

(Jivey, Joanne, MissK, and Kelly ) all have wonderful ones that I've used and purchased.

Of course, the most important things to have is the books!

We are lucky enough to have a set that came with our reading series.

But I've also stashed away a few sets of chapter books as well! ;)
What things to you use for Guided Reading?

Thursday's Outfit


Sweaters: Maurices
Tank/Shoes: Target
Skirt: TJ Maxx







Today's Outfit
Sweater: NY & Co
Dress: JCP

Shoes: Payless

Have a wonderful weekend!

Smiles and Sunshine,
Kaitlyn

2 comments:

  1. yes! Post it notes, HOW did I forget to add those into my post! Thank you for linking up!

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  2. Your lesson plan page is so cute! My kids just think they are in heaven when they get a sticky nite or two to write on. It's too funny to me. Sara

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