My classroom library has turned into complete chaos.. My students (I teach 2nd grade) try their best, but books end up everywhere except where they belong.. I currently have books in baskets labeled by reading level. I'm wondering if there's a better way. How do you guys organize your classroom library? Thanks!

My 2nd grader is having a tough time remembering (or maybe understanding...) what he reads. He can read fluently, but when I ask him questions about what he just read he's not really able to remember details... Any thoughts here? Also, any resources you found helpful for this like workbooks or worksheets? Prefer to limit screen time for now so not using any apps yet... Thank you!!

Can somebody explain what diagnostic spelling score of 7.5 means in the 5th grade in CA public school ?

My son is refusing to read at home.. His teacher says that he reads in class but needs to practice at home. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do?

We’ve always loved reading with our daughter, books have been part of our day since she was little. She’s in 2nd grade now and really enjoys stories, but often struggles to read smoothly. especially when there are new / tricky words... We try to mix it up with her reading to us and us reading to her, and try to make it feel fun. She brings books back home with her from school (ony ones she likes), and we’ve been reading at different times during the day... not just at bedtime when everyone’s half asleep haha.. but I feel like there’s more we could do to help her feel more confident. Does anyone have tips or things that worked with their kids? Maybe activities, games, or books that really made a difference? She’s super eager to get better at it which makes me so proud as a parent, and I just want to keep that excitement going… I’d love to hear what worked for you 🙏 EDIT: Just to be clear, this is something she wants to work on, and we’re just trying to help her along. Thanks for all the ideas so far!

Hi everyone! I’m looking for advice on how to help my 1st grader improve his reading comprehension skills. He's starting to read more independently, but I want to make sure that he isn't just recognizing words, but actually understanding the story... I’d love to hear any strategies that worked well with your kids / students. More specifically, how can I help him understand the main idea of a story, and retain what he reads? I tried reading out loud together and asking some basic questions, but it feels like he just gets tired of it so quickly. Any tips or resources would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much! 🙏

Hi everyone! I’m looking for sight word resources for my 2nd-grade class, specifically ones that include pictures to help reinforce learning. If you have any printable sight word lists, flashcards, or other materials that pair words with images, I’d love to hear your recommendations! Thank you!

Does anyone have book / reading-material recommendations for a 1st grade special education student? I'm looking for level-appropriate reading material for a student who is fascinated insects... ideally something that supports early literacy skills and is accessible for a student with diverse learning needs. Any suggestions for books or resources that come to mind would be greatly appreciated!

Hi all! My first grader is super into reading now, and I’m a bit stuck on what books to give him next... He's my oldest, so not really sure what books are the right fit his age. He loves anything that has to do with how things work , electronics , and space .... Funny stories and even comics... Any recommendations for books he can read independently? Thanks you!