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Creating a Classroom Library on a Budget

Reading is an essential skill for children’s growth and development and one of the best ways to help your students become better readers is by…

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Planning for the Week After Winter Break

The first day after winter break sometimes feels like a second first day of school.  You never know what to expect!  It’s hard to get…

A Quick Fix for Student’s Spelling Mistakes

Spelling mistakes: they seem like a never-ending battle!  “How do you spell…..?”  “I don’t know how to spell…” may be familiar statements in many classrooms. …

Teacher Tips for Successful Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-teacher conferences always seem to sneak up on you, don’t they? A quick 15-20 minute conference takes a lot of time to prepare for and…

A Guide to Meaningful Reading Conferences

Reading conferences are one the best parts of reading workshop.  I know it may not always feel that way; you may feel unsure of how…

Test Prep: Upper Elementary Students & Standardized Tests

Let’s talk about test prep….to be honest, I am not a fan of the phrase “test prep.”  I think it stresses everyone out! Teachers start…

The Importance of Silent and Independent Reading

Every time our students pick up a book they pick up new vocabulary, build new connections, are introduced to new words, are presented with new…

Formative Assessments: Using Exit Tickets to Guide Your Instruction

Using formative assessments can help you determine what your students understand from your lesson.  They are quick and meaningful check-ins with your student’s understanding and…

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