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…
Literacy Blocks that Truly Fit it All In
I’m a big fan of the Peleton. It’s a huge part of my self-care routine. The instructors are amazing, the music is fantastic, and there’s a huge variety of workouts…
Sticky Teaching for Lessons that Last
The school year is winding down everywhere. Teachers are thinking about cocktails by the pool, sleeping in, and…plans for next year. We can’t help it! Thinking about what we might…
The Biggest Reason Your Students Still Don’t Punctuate or Capitalize
Let’s be real for a minute. How often have you looked at your students’ writing and wanted to just throw their work in the trash because you’re so frustrated with…