Hello, hello!

I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to share with you a resource that I enjoy using in class and that has proven to be very beneficial in developing my students' reading skills: the implementation of Reading Circles with defined roles.

It's not just a pedagogical approach but a collaborative adventure that has opened unexpected doors in the world of reading. By assigning specific roles to students during our reading sessions, there is increased engagement and a deeper understanding of the texts.

The magic of this methodology lies in how each student takes on a unique role. From the "Discussion Director" to the "Quote Master," everyone brings an invaluable perspective. And the best part? Collaboration among them becomes more natural. They share ideas, analyze books together, and develop a deeper love for reading.

It's not just about improving reading skills; when students take on specific roles, they feel accountable not only for their own learning but also for the group's success. Each one has the opportunity to contribute their unique voice to the discussion, discovering the richness that shared reading can offer. Let's explore the world of reading together and create an environment where every student feels inspired and valued!

Write to me if you have any questions about how I implemented this resource with my students or how you can adapt it for your classroom.

Sending you a big hug,
Kris Mega

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The best game to play with the entire classroom and practice different skills:
-Reading numbers and operations.
-Pronunciation.
-Menthal math
-Addition with one digit addens.
-Attention and concentration.

Suggestions:
Print out the “I Have, Who Has” flashcards on card stock or paste the sheet on construction paper, cut each card and laminate them so they will last for many years to come.

How to play the game?:
Distribute the cards randomly to your students (some students may get more than one card)
Select a student to begin by reading their card aloud (example: I have 14. Who has 3+4?)
The student who has the card with the correct answer to the previous student’s
“Who Has...” question reads their card aloud (example: I have 7. Who has 10+5?) And so on.
Students must listen for their turn and try not to break the chain.
When the chain circles around to the first student, the game is over.

Practice the game once with your students so they understand how the game works, then see if they can “beat the timer.” Set a timer for 2 minutes, 5 minutes, or whatever. Challenge them to finish the game before the timer goes off.

Disclaimer: I downloaded this resource from superteacherworksheets with a paid account.

Download this worksheet to practise adverbs. 
The students need to read the sentences, find the adverb and circle.
Try reading the sentences and asking: when? where? or how? It may helps students to identify the adverb faster!

Objective: Identify regular verbs in past tense - Read comprehensively

Depending on the reading level, grade, and level of autonomy of the students, the text can be read aloud by the teacher, students can take turns to read aloud, or it can be read and answered independently.
After reading the story, tell students to look for all the regular verbs in past tense (remind them about the "ed") and circle them.
Then, tell them to answer the questions on the second page. 

FARM ANIMAL READING BOOK
Plantillas con lectura de los animales de la granja.  Utilizado para fortalecer la lectura o para una exposición oral sobre su animal de granja favorito. 2 ultimas plantillas se pueden imprimir y dar a los estudiantes para que escriban la información de su animal elegido.

There are many  activities which allow students to practice and develop many reading-related skills. They are great for developing comprehension which is one of the most important reading skills. Many of the activities also call for higher-order thinking, like inferring or summarizing.
With his resource from Pinterest, students can synthesize the information about stories or even to study chapetrs of novels. 

Objective: Reading fluency

This chart is for students to read aloud to somebody (it can be a big brother or sister, parents, grandparents, nanny, older cousin, etc.) and the idea is for the listener to evaluate the reader's fluency, and record it on the chart, so that the student can take it back to school and show it to his/her teacher.
It is suggested to use this resource at least once every 15 days, so the teacher can keep a record of the student's progress.

Dolly's Drama Queen Day is a story that talks about a girl who experiences different feelings throughout a day. She gets angry, sad, happy, etc.
Ask your students to identify the feeling and the action that relates to that feeling.
E.g., She cries - She feels sad
The story is from https://www.raz-kids.com/ , but you can also check it in Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY8lFZovJ88

This is a reading comprehension you can either use as a worksheet or a test.
It is about animals and their different colors. The students should be able to categorize and classify the information.
They also have  to answer some questions about story elements.
The border is from https://pageborders.org/download/rainforest-border/

This is super fun Questions Game about the book ""Fat Cat's Busy Day"

This game was prepared for the last literature class, in which we finished the book, talked about the reading experiences and opinions and then, played the game altogether.
This game consists in different questions about the reading and it resembles a TV Questions Show, with sounds and everything.

They enjoyed a lot!


P.S: It can be modified to use with any subject.