Among many other things in literacy instruction, small group instruction–especially guided reading– has become yet another term that’s widely misunderstood and therefore widely misconstrued…and hotly debated. For whatever reason, small…
Read alouds–specifically interactive read alouds, are one of the most powerful teaching tools at your disposal. They are the perfect way to expose kids to beautiful language, build a love…
I love a simple, easily accessible teaching tool, don’t you? Even better if it’s one that can be used in many different ways. More bonus points if it’s something I…
Teachers and administrators alike put a lot of emphasis on small group instruction. Reading tends to get the lion’s share of attention, but writing is equally important. Reading and…
Without a doubt, conferring with students is one of the parts of workshop instruction teachers are most nervous about. This is because there’s no clear cut answer to the question…