Are Book Levels Really So Bad?

As we get to know our new crop of students this school year, teachers gather all sorts of data, both hard and soft.  It’s so important to get a feel…

Want to See an Integrated Literacy Day?

I’m a big proponent of integrated literacy instruction.  Why?  Well for starters, it just makes good sense.  It’s also very supported by research. And it helps make the reading-writing connection…

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…