Anatomy of a [Reading or Writing] Conference
Conducting reading and writing conferences with your students is really the heart of any workshop classroom. They are very quick, but so powerful, for several reasons: But HOW do you…
Kids are Readers, Not Letters
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where what was being talked about was way nearly incomprehensible to you? For me, it’s hearing my husband on a call with…
“Small Group Instruction” [What Does it Really Mean?]
An often-heard phrase heard from administrators everywhere is “we want to see small-group instruction.” Because I’ve been in this field for soooo long, I’ve seen the definition of the term…
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…
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…