Fountas & Pinnell Classroom™ is designed as a coherent, organized system, because a well-planned literacy experience, implemented with responsive teaching, is the most effective way to advance children’s learning.
August 15, 2018
Teacher Tip: Establish Routines in the Classroom
An organized classroom increases children’s independence and sense of agency as active learners.
August 13, 2018
FAQ Friday: What Is the ODMS?
August 10, 2018
The classroom library, with many organized baskets, becomes a year-long opportunity for independent reading.
August 9, 2018
Observation enables teachers to honor the development and range of strengths in students.
August 8, 2018
4 Ways to Prepare for Fountas & Pinnell Classroom™
Teacher Tip: How to Design Your Classroom to Build a Strong Community
August 7, 2018
Literacy learning doesn't occur in stages, but is a continually evolving process.
August 6, 2018
FAQ Friday: How Do You Know at Which Level to Start the Benchmark Assessment?
August 3, 2018
The gradient of text and the book levels are a tool that assist the teacher in basically one task. That is to select books carefully that will offer a challenge and opportunity to learn as they work with students in guided reading instruction.
August 2, 2018
VIDEO: Take a tour of The Literacy Quick Guide!
We need to listen to our students closely and spend time talking with them, not at them.
August 1, 2018
We don’t just have to change what we do, we have to change the way we think about what we do. We have to look with better eyes and make better decisions for our children.
July 30, 2018
Ask Meli! July, 2018
July 26, 2018
FAQ Friday: What to Share with Parents about Fountas & Pinnell Classroom™?
A set of values is not the same as a comprehensive curriculum. It's a known set of statements that gives you a touchstone against which to measure your decisions.
There are two ways to go about teaching: (1) close your door and, within limits, teach the way you know and like; (2) become part of a learning community that actively pursues a common vision. The first choice avoids criticism and the time needed for collaboration, but it limits your growth and opportunities for your students to benefit from the community.
July 25, 2018
*The views expressed in our blog are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of Fountas and Pinnell.
