Articles written by Bonnie D. Bonifield

Picture book read-alouds can be a great way to introduce and illustrate the topic of a reading lesson, prompting conversations that explore those topics in depth.

Mar 28, 2007 - Bonnie D. Bonifield

Using goal-oriented list-making will give your students a bank of words to draw from as they write and can help students making connections between synonyms, too.

Mar 18, 2007 - Bonnie D. Bonifield

Using mini-lessons during DEAR, SSR, or other individual reading times can boost reading comprehension without sacrificing student choice in reading material.

Feb 20, 2007 - Bonnie D. Bonifield

Number lines can be used to give students visual representation and hands-on practice in a review of decimals.

Feb 9, 2007 - Bonnie D. Bonifield

Cooperative learning can help students practice new skills, reinforce social skills, teach teamwork skills, and increase student retention of the material.

Feb 3, 2007 - Bonnie D. Bonifield