The Day You Begin: Favorite Getting to Know You Activities
“The Day You Begin” by Jacqueline Woodson is a beautiful book to share at the beginning of the school year. The first days and weeks…
Launching Writing Workshop: 8 Favorite Mentor Text for Writing Routines
Launching writing workshop is all about setting up routines. Walking students through the writing process, setting expectations, and setting goals for writing before even beginning…
Your Name Is A Song: Getting to Know Your Students
“Your Name Is a Song” by Jamilah Thomkins-Bigelow is such a beautiful story that celebrates the beauty behind our names. A little girl does not…
How to Group Students for a Successful Reading Workshop
Reading workshop allows your students to develop and grow as active readers, building foundational skills to be lifelong readers. Your students will acquire vocabulary skills,…
5 Time Saving Tips for Classroom Setup
Classroom setup can be a daunting task throughout the summer. Depending on your school’s policy, you may be able to set up throughout the summer…
5 Ways to Create a Class Community
The first days and weeks of school are so important as you and your students get to know each other. The first days of school…
20 Favorite Back to School Read Aloud Books
The beginning of the year is such an exciting time. There are so many fun ways to get to know a new group of students…
7 Meaningful Activities for the First Week of School
The first week of school is so exciting! It’s an opportunity to start fresh and get to know a whole new group of students that…
Setting Up Writer’s Notebooks: Creating Tools for Successful Writing
Organization is key during writing workshop! To keep organized, your students can keep a writer’s notebook. The writer’s notebook will go with them wherever they…