Do Book Levels Have a Place in Classroom Libraries?
Here’s a question I get a lot–and it’s one that I’ve asked many times lately, too. With the wholesale cancellation of anything to do with book levels, including in assessment,…
Professional Books for Teaching Reading You Should Know
I read a considerably large amount of professional books for teaching reading every year. But because I have more time on my hands in the summer, that’s when I tend…
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…