Engaging the Disengaged [Where to Begin]
Striving readers of all ages often face many challenges. They can get frustrated with how often they are stuck on words. They might not be able to comprehend a whole…
Stop Saying This Phrase Right Now
As a coach, I hear an all-too common refrain from teachers the first semester of the year. It’s said by both new and experienced teachers alike, although it may be…
How to Get the Most from Shared & Interactive Writing Lessons
Hands down, shared and/or Interactive Writing are phenomenal teaching tools. It’s why many books have been written about them over the years. Both a crucial part of any strong…
Getting the Most from Reading Assessments
Beginning of the year reading assessments are kind of a double-edged sword. We learn A LOT about our new students as readers from them, but they can take a ton…
MSV Explained [and Why It’s So Misunderstood]
MSV. Those three little letters–and what they represent– are maybe the most misunderstood and attacked letters in the English language. In this post, I hope to clarify what they’re all…