Matt HalpernNov 17, 20212 minShared Reading 101Shared reading is one of my favorite activities to do in the classroom. It is also one of the surest ways to help young children 'up and...
Matt HalpernNov 15, 20212 minThe Science of Reading: The importance of Phonological and Phonemic AwarenessThis week on The Morning Meeting, we continue our conversation about The Science of Reading by looking at two core pillars--Phonemic...
Matt HalpernNov 6, 20211 minQuick Songs to Help Teach the Jobs of Author and IllustratorOne of the concepts I want students to understand is the jobs of the author and illustrator. There are a few reasons behind this:...
Matt HalpernNov 1, 20212 min3 Tips For Supporting Introverts In The ClassroomMost naturally introverted adults will admit that bringing their voice forward in the classroom was a struggle. As educators, it can be...
Matt HalpernOct 18, 20212 minTips For Building Vocabulary For Better Listening and Reading ComprehensionWelcome back to the Morning Meeting! This week's episode briefly explained the Science of Reading, its history, and my strategies for...
Matt HalpernOct 4, 20211 minPandemic teaching: part twoLet's have a Real Conversation About Teaching Through a Pandemic. This week I wanted to take the opportunity to acknowledge my community...