How Can School Librarians Help Teachers?
When it comes to teaching, there’s no question there’s a lot to think about and a whole lot to juggle. There’s planning dynamic lessons. Heck, let’s be honest–sometimes just planning…
Why Wordless Books are Full of Powerful Teaching Possibilities
I love a good book picture, maybe even more than most people. They are beautiful for teaching! The words evoke such strong images, feelings, and mood. Whether learning about the…
Accessible Text Made Easy
Here’s a conundrum. It’s pretty common to have a huge range of student need in every classroom. There are kids who don’t or just barely speak English, kids who might…
Reevaluating Literacy Rotations: Are They Really Meeting Student Needs?
Over the years, I’ve tried everything. Different ways to set up my classroom library, for one. That has certainly evolved over time. Another? Using literacy centers or rotations. Back in…
Literacy Blocks that Truly Fit it All In
I’m a big fan of the Peleton. It’s a huge part of my self-care routine. The instructors are amazing, the music is fantastic, and there’s a huge variety of workouts…