This is a gathering area in an early childhood classroom
Buddy reading
Finding a just right book.
Word study charts are utilized
Balanced Literacy
"Kid Watching" is an important assessment tool.
A guided reading group works on a literature response.
Guided reading groups meet together.
Ms. Raquel D'Ambrouso, Coach
A class gathers for a writing mini-lesson
Students "pair" and "share."
Teacher and child conference over a writing sample.
Students share their work.