Watch What You Say: Why Teacher Talk Matters
Vocabulary. It’s a big deal. Teachers spend a LOT of time thinking about and planning ways to build student vocabulary. But here’s the thing: it’s not just about what we…
Genre Introduction Simplified
Teaching text genre is an important piece of the comprehension puzzle.
Meet the Read Aloud 2.0: The Video Aloud
Take your read aloud routine to the next level with a video aloud!
Convenience to Concern: Drawbacks of TPT
It’s time to plan a new literacy unit. That means, of course, that it’s important to think first about what standards you’re looking to incorporate. Then you’ll likely plan out…
Does Handwriting Really Matter in School?
My state has released new literacy standards. They’re actually really pretty good. But one standard surprised the heck out of everyone–handwriting. Teachers all had the exact same quizzical look on…