Are You Having Problems with Words Their Way?
When you look at your students’ writing, do the plethora of spelling mistakes make you cringe? Are you frustrated because you’ve spent weeks (or months) making sure you’ve dedicated time…
15 Tips for End of Year Classroom Library Organization
The beginning of the school year is not the only time we should be intentional with our classroom library organization. During the year, of course, we should update and refresh…
The Swiss Army Knife of Effective Literacy Instruction
Social media is FILLED with polarization regarding effective literacy instruction. It’s filled with shame and blame. It makes you feel terrible–and confused. And a lot of it is grounded in…
Teach vs Tell: The Difference Between Strong and Poor Instruction
There are some terms in the field of education that seem synonymous, but aren’t. Two such terms: teacher vs educator. According to the Mirriam-Webster dictionary, a “teacher” is one whose…
How to Squelch Self-Doubt
It’s the end of the year. You’re looking back on your students’ growth over time, testing might be heavily on your mind, and exhaustion is fully in place. You know…