Are Your Reading Notebooks Missing the Mark?
Make sure your reading notebooks don’t become a time-waster. Their purpose is to move student learning forward!
The Secret to Fitting It All In
When it comes to teaching literacy, fitting it all can seem impossible. But it’s not–here’s how to make it work without the headache!
Keys to Improving Student Writing in Big Ways
We’re hearing a whole lot about reading instruction right now. Much research is finally being shared with teachers, and a lot of attention and funding is being devoted to implementing…
Why Teachers are So Afraid of Teaching Writing (and Simple Solutions to Conquer It)
You don’t have to be afraid of teaching writing. Conquering this fear is much easier than you think!
Why Literacy Instruction is Like Getting Rid of Moths
I promise, this post is about literacy instruction. But to get there, I have to begin with a pretty embarrassing story about my kitchen pantry. If anyone were to see…