Reading logs

My students keep mini notebooks as reading logs. I love teaching them the beneficial habit of keeping a reading log, and it helps me notice how I can encourage them to expand their reading habits. I encourage students to not just write down the title and author in their reading log, but also their own rating (up to 5 stars), a brief comment, and the genre.

"In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun" - Mary Poppins

A great way to get students interacting with each other and gaining confidence on math skills is by playing "I Have, Who Has?" games. Not only is it non-competitive, the students can hold each other accountable and also stay engaged with each multiplication or division problem. This game can be played in groups of 4-12 students, with the shared goal of getting back to the person who started. Support is embedded for English Language Learners as they have any language support they may need on their card, in order to participate. Comment below to share your experience with this game!