Since Covid, a lot has changed in our classrooms. Some of those changes have been amazing and absolutely necessary, and others… eh, not so much! Something I realized this year is that I’m allowing ... READ the POST
The Power of Book Talks: How to Inspire a Love of Reading in Students
As educators, we have the power to inspire a love of reading in our students, but it's not always an easy task. I've talked before about using book tastings and speed dating to get kids excited about ... READ the POST
Guided Reading in Middle School: Why Every Teacher Should Try It
As middle school students transition into more complex texts and content, it's crucial for teachers to employ effective literacy strategies. One of the most successful methods is through guided ... READ the POST
One-Pagers: An Alternative to Traditional Assessments
I’ve written before about how I like to keep the “art” in ELA. And one of my favorite ways of doing that is to have my students complete a “One-Pager” at the end of a good, meaty story. These make the ... READ the POST
Motivating Student Writers
Unless you are brand new to this blog, then you know that writing from lists is my JAM! It’s the best trick I know for motivating student writers since they come up with all the topics themselves. ... READ the POST
The Science of Reading
For the last few months, I’ve been participating in lots of discussions about the podcast, “Sold a Story.” And I get it. I LOVE a good podcast like no one’s business!! Especially when there is a hero ... READ the POST
