Hameray Classroom Literacy Blog

[Classic Post] Using Hand Lenses to Find and Sort Hidden Factoids—with FREE download!
[Classic Post] Using Gingerbread Cookies to Teach Writing—with FREE download!
The Importance of Reading 20 Minutes Per Day
[Classic Post] How to Catch a Gingerbread Man—with FREE Printable Download!
Announcing the Winner of the Take-Home Book Bag Giveaway!
[Classic Post] Pulling Facts from Biographies with Alphaboxes—with FREE download!
[Classic Post] Teaching Quotation Marks with Mrs. Wishy-Washy—with FREE download
5 Tips for Independent Reading in Your Classroom—with FREE Download!
Using Leveled Books to Teach Literature Standards in Second Grade,  Part 2: Informational Text
Classic Post: A Literacy Tip—Puzzle Piece Match-Ups
[Classic Post] The Importance of Vocabulary Development
Using Leveled Books to Teach Literature Standards in Second Grade,  Part 1: Narrative Text
Classic Post: The Importance of the Classroom Library
Classic Post: Why Is Teaching Poetry Important?
Using Leveled Books to Teach Literature Standards in Kindergarten
Classic Post: Using Wordless Books Within a Content Unit—with FREE download!
Guided Reading Activities: Draw and Record—with FREE Download!
Classic Post: Classroom Library Organization
Using Leveled Books To Help Students Meet The Common Core For Language Development In Kindergarten
Classic Post: Using Informational Text Features
Mrs. Wishy-Washy and the Importance of Dramatic Play
Sea Life Projects, Part 4: Review and Research
Classic Post: Using Literature to Teach Anti-Bullying Lessons