Should You Get Rid of Predictable and Leveled Texts?
My goodness, there are a lot of misconceptions out there. To name a few: that kids should only read decodable text. Or that phonics is the answer to every single…
Professional Books for Teaching Reading You Should Know
I read a considerably large amount of professional books for teaching reading every year. But because I have more time on my hands in the summer, that’s when I tend…
How Can School Librarians Help Teachers?
When it comes to teaching, there’s no question there’s a lot to think about and a whole lot to juggle. There’s planning dynamic lessons. Heck, let’s be honest–sometimes just planning…
Accessible Text Made Easy
Here’s a conundrum. It’s pretty common to have a huge range of student need in every classroom. There are kids who don’t or just barely speak English, kids who might…
Reevaluating Literacy Rotations: Are They Really Meeting Student Needs?
Over the years, I’ve tried everything. Different ways to set up my classroom library, for one. That has certainly evolved over time. Another? Using literacy centers or rotations. Back in…