Saturday: For When Things Don’t Go as Planned
“Saturday” by Oge Mora is such a beautiful book to share with your students. Not only are the illustrations just beautiful, but the story will…
Getting Started with Book Clubs
One of my favorite activities with students has always been book clubs. Book clubs are one of the most effective ways to engage students in…
The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors: Rising to the Challenge
“The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors” by Drew Daywalt is one of my very favorite read-aloud books because of the fun and humorous storytelling. The…
Setting Writing Goals in Writing Workshop
Setting goals is an important part of being a writer, but it can also be a hard concept for students to grasp. It is not…
I Believe I Can: The Power of Teaching Self Esteem
“I Believe I Can” by Grace Byers is a story that you will instantly fall in love this. Maybe I say this too much, or…
The Importance of Interactive Read Aloud
Reading aloud to students has always been one of my favorite parts of the day. Connecting through books is so powerful. The read-aloud strategy is…
Be Kind: Favorite Activities to Promote Kindness
“Be Kind” by Pat Zietlow Miller is a relatable story about kindness that allows students to imagine real-life situations and look at things from different…
When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree: Activities to Promote …
“When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree” by Jamie L.B. Deenihan is a bright, colorful book with so many great discussions to be had. There…
How To Make Writing Conferences Meaningful
Writing conferences are such an important part of writing workshop. They give you a chance to get to know your students as writers, help them…