How do we create a Middle School Reading Bingo program that is popular with middle schoolers (and not completely lame)? Five ideas that may help...

Motivate students with independent reading by adding engaging reading sprints...turn the traditional reading log upside down!

Looking for an engaging way to get students reading? These reading incentives for elementary students may be the perfect solution.

Today, I am going to share what we did for the Lone Star Celebration, as well as some ideas I haven't tried yet. These ideas could be adapted to any reading list. This reading incentive plan is very generic and can be adapted to any state, district, or school reading list. It will work for any age of readers as well, provided you want to put together a "Celebration Day" at the end of the school year.

One of the most formative books I’ve ever read comes from Donalyn Miller and is called, The Book Whisperer. I can’t get enough. I’ve re-read it, highlighted it, and several years ago, I even had her SIGN it. She is a gifted reading teacher and coach and is the reason we do the 40 Book ... Read More about 40 Book Challenge

Ten inexpensive rewards for your middle school class. #byhistorygal #teachingtips #teachingmiddleschool

If you are like me, you have gone down the rabbit hole of searching for resources, ideas, and strategies to bring the science of reading and structured literacy into the classroom. Your eyes are glazed over and you have some great ideas... but just don't know where (or how) to start. Here are some simple tips that can help you get going on your science of reading journey in your classroom of older students. Tip #5 is my favourite!

When we let students know that reading is worthwhile, it creates a chain reaction of learning. Here are 25 strategies for fostering a reading culture.

FREE classroom reward ideas that work with many classroom management strategies. Read for rewards that won't cost you a thing!

Getting students to read can be difficult, especially 3rd-5th graders. Here are 5 reading incentive ideas for 3rd-5th graders that really work!