Teaching Strategies
Sight Words: An Evidence-Based Literacy Strategy
Use this strategy to teach sight words to struggling readers.
Respectful Redirection: An Evidence-Based Behavior Strategy
Respectful redirection is a classroom management strategy that teachers use to quickly and calmly te…
Fraction Number Line: An Evidence-Based Math Strategy
Learn how to teach comparing fractions using a fraction number line.
Spelling Irregular Words: An Evidence-Based Literacy Strategy
Spelling irregular words can be hard. Use this spelling strategy to teach students how to spell word…
Nonverbal Signals: An Evidence-Based Behavior Strategy
Using nonverbal signals or silent signals in the classroom can reduce interruptions and allow all st…
Elkonin Sound Boxes: An Evidence-Based Literacy Strategy
Learn how to teach students to use Elkonin boxes or sound boxes, an evidence-based literacy strategy…
Phonics Blending: An Evidence-Based Literacy Strategy
Phonics blending is an effective, evidence-based word reading strategy to help all readers decode wo…
Change a Letter: An Evidence-Based Literacy Strategy
In this reading activity, called "change a letter," students adjust one letter in a word to make a n…
Paragraph Shrinking: An Evidence-Based Literacy Strategy
Learn how to help students summarize what they read with paragraph shrinking, an evidence-based read…
Spelling Regular Words: An Evidence-Based Literacy Strategy
Use this spelling strategy to teach students how to spell regular words.
Retelling: An Evidence-Based Literacy Strategy
Use this reading strategy to help students with retelling a story or retelling nonfiction.
Vocabulary Words: An Evidence-Based Literacy Strategy
Use these vocabulary strategies and vocabulary activities to teach your students new words.
6 Strategies to Teach Students Self-Regulation in Writing
SRSD, or self-regulated strategy development, can help students improve writing skills. Learn about …
Download: Graphic Organizers to Help Kids With Reading
These free graphic organizers for reading come with filled-in examples. Download them now to help ki…
Evidence-Based Behavior Strategy: Pre-correcting and Prompting
Pre-correcting and prompting is a classroom management strategy that teachers use to tell and remind…
When-Then Sentences: An Evidence-Based Behavior Strategy
A when-then sentence is a classroom management strategy to teach students behavior expectations.
Brain Breaks: An Evidence-Based Behavior Strategy
Brain breaks give students a chance to shift their focus and return ready to work and learn.
SLANT: An Evidence-Based Behavior Strategy
Learn how to teach students to pay attention in class using SLANT, an easy-to-use behavior strategy.