01:22
The Reading Corner: Exploring a Range of Literature (Virtual Tour)
00:28
Whatâs Coming Up?: Displaying a Plan for the Day (Virtual Tour)
00:41
Math Wall: Building Understanding of Specialized Words (Virtual Tour)
00:27
The Writing Process: Step-by-Step Writing Procedures (Virtual Tour)
00:56
Social Studiesâ Culminating Activity: Hieroglyphic Art (Virtual Tour)
03:03
Cross-curricular Learning: The Terry Fox Challenge (Virtual Tour)
02:01
Cross-Curricular Connections: The Science of Bean Growing (Virtual Tour)
00:50
The SPCA Calendar: Promoting Oral Language (Virtual Tour)
01:03
Building Community with Parents: Selfless Minutes (Virtual Tour)
00:37
Building Community with Parents: Reading Logs (Virtual Tour)
01:06
Building Community with Parents: Math Is Fun (Virtual Tour)
00:30
Building Community with Parents: Overview (Virtual Tour)
00:44
The Poetry Nook: Gathering Ideas for Writing (Virtual Tour)
00:55
Whiteboard Messages: A Versatile Way to Display Daily Tasks (Virtual Tour)
00:20
Learning Goals: Maximizing Student Progress (Virtual Tour)
00:39
Taking Responsibility: Classroom Jobs Can Be Rewarding (Virtual Tour)
00:27
Hands-On Math Center: Consolidating Student Learning (Virtual Tour)
00:48
Letâs Talk Community Corner: A Safe Place for Problem Solving (Virtual Tour)
00:34
Favorite Professional Book: Using the Growth Mindset in Classrooms (Virtual Tour)
01:04
Selecting the Right Book: Favorite 4th Grade Read-to-Self Books (Virtual Tour)
01:33
Social Studies' Culminating Activity: Museum Display (Virtual Tour)
01:57
Social Studiesâ Culminating Activity: Performance (Virtual Tour)
02:19
Building Class Community: Ancient Egyptian Charm Bracelets (Virtual Tour)
01:03
Early Societies Inquiry: Creating a Timeline About Ancient Egypt (Virtual Tour)
01:06
All About Me: Building Class Community and a Sense of Identity (Virtual Tour)
01:19
Make It Personal: Connecting Students to Texts (Virtual Tour)
01:22
Personal View of Teaching (AD 4th Grade)
08:02
Personal View of Teaching (GD 5th 6th Grade)
02:51
Research on Sustainability: Integrating Literacy and Math (Virtual Tour)
08:11
Global Partners Junior DETAILS: Implementing a Cross-Curricular Program (Virtual Tour)
01:46
Global Partners Junior OVERVIEW: Implementing an Integrated Literacy Approach (Virtual Tour)
02:09
Math Investigation Station: Integrating Math, Vocabulary and Media Literacy (Virtual Tour)
01:24
Choosing 'Just Right' Books: Selecting Books Based on Levels and Genres (Virtual Tour)
02:28
Numbered Jerseys and Popsicle Sticks: Managing the Classroom with Ease and Fairness (Virtual Tour)
01:23
Classroom Document Camera: Supporting Instruction and Increasing Engagement (Virtual Tour)
00:47
Read Alouds Across ALL Elementary Grades: Motivating Literacy in the Classroom (Virtual Tour)
03:09
Must-Have Teaching Resources: Math, Special Education, Community Building (Virtual Tour)
00:33
Elements and Principles of Design: Using Language to Create Visual Art (Virtual Tour)
09:19
Figurative Language and Poetic Devices: Teaching Poetry (Virtual Tour)
00:47
Language-Learning Wall: Creating a Visual Aid Supporting Literacy (Virtual Tour)
03:22
Real-World Math: Co-constructing a Math Problem-Solving Wall (Virtual Tour)
03:53
Minds-On Math: Three-Part Lesson Plan for Teaching Measurement (Virtual Tour)
02:30
Making Science Fun!: Integrating Literacy and Science (Virtual Tour)
05:28
Novel Study: Building Literacy Skills in an Engaging Unit (Virtual Tour)
01:08
Not a Minute to Waste!: Getting Started with Bellwork (Virtual Tour)
02:34
Volume Meter and Daily Schedule: Visual Tools to Establish Classroom Expectations (Virtual Tour)
01:35
Bookworm Heaven!: Creating a Classroom Library (Virtual Tour)
03:33
Letâs Talk About Books: Motivating Students to Read a Variety of Texts (Virtual Tour)
03:57
Book Buddies that Work!: Implementing the Strategy WELL Benefits Everyone (Virtual Tour)
04:15
Extra! Extra! Read All About It!: Building Community with a Classroom Newspaper (Virtual Tour)
03:22
Stay on Green!: A Point-Based Behavior Management System (Virtual Tour)
01:05
Bobbleheads in the Classroom: Building Community through Student Introductions (Virtual Tour)
01:58
Great Expectations!: Co-Constructing Classroom Rules to Build Community (Virtual Tour)
01:07
âReal Worldâ Class Jobs: Sharing Responsibility in the Classroom (Virtual Tour)
03:26
Personal view of teaching (EP 1st Grade)
02:51
Personal view of teaching (EP 1st Grade)
02:03
The E in The CAFĂ: Expanding Vocabulary through Reading and Writing (Virtual Tour)
02:56
The F in The CAFĂ: Building Fluent Readers (Virtual Tour)
03:28
The A in The CAFĂ: Improving Reading Accuracy using Content and Crosschecking (Virtual Tour)
02:38
The C in The CAFĂ: Building Reading Comprehension through Effective Strategies (Virtual Tour)
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The Balanced Literacy Diet presents literacy concepts using the familiar terminology of a healthy diet. We know that in order to grow and develop there are certain food groups we need on a daily basis. We also know that balance, flavor and presentation are what make foods appealing and therefore more likely to be consumed.
This channel is organized around 15 key "food groups" for literacy. These are based on what is known from research and practice to be essential for effective literacy instruction. Through hundreds of brief engaging videos, educators can learn about the essential food groups for literacy and hear from "classroom chefs" presenting "literacy recipes" in their own personal styles. BUT this is just an appetizer!
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