Apr 28, 2022
Are you stressed about the end of the year or sprinting toward it as fast as you can? I’m always a bit of both, honestly. It’s a busy and bittersweet time for me. Endings are hard when we’ve all grown attached, the end of year shut down is nuts and can be stressful if you don’t have a strong plan, but I’m...
Apr 21, 2022
Teaching poetry in elementary grades might seem a bit daunting to you (or maybe you just love it). Either way, there is a process and some planning that needs to happen before we dive into teaching students poetry.
Don't worry, in today's episode, I break it down and help make sense of where to begin, what to do first,...
Apr 14, 2022
Is teaching reading in small groups stressful? Do you ever wonder if your students are even getting enough value from their group time to make it worth your effort?
As a young teacher I know I struggled with what to teach during small groups, how to group my students, and don't even get me started on the classroom...
Apr 7, 2022
When we take time for teaching genre in primary grades, it's not just one more thing to teach on our already full plates. Learning to read is a journey and understanding genre can empower our students to keep searching for their next great read. This knowledge gives students the ability to understand what they...