What it Really Means to “Teach” the Science of Reading
Science of reading. It seems to be the only term we’re hearing lately in the literacy world. It’s being thrown around everywhere. One way we hear it a lot is…
15 Tips for Supporting English Language Learners
Many of us are lucky enough to have a diverse student population in our classrooms these days. Our schools are now filled with a huge variety of cultures, traditions, histories,…
Are Your Reading Notebooks Missing the Mark?
Make sure your reading notebooks don’t become a time-waster. Their purpose is to move student learning forward!
The Secret to Fitting It All In
When it comes to teaching literacy, fitting it all can seem impossible. But it’s not–here’s how to make it work without the headache!
Why Writing is Essential to Literacy for True Success
If you’re a literacy teacher, you understand that the reading-writing connection is huge. They go together like macaroni and cheese–you really cannot have one without the other. Well, you could,…