Reading Workshop: What is the Rest of the Class Doing?
With a reading workshop model, you have the chance to meet with small reading groups while the rest of your students remain focused and on…
Tomorrow I’ll Be Kind: Favorite Activities to Promote Resilience
“Tomorrow I’ll Be Kind” by Jessica Hische is such a beautiful book with vibrant colors and illustrations as well as an important message. The beautifully…
Reasons to Use Writing Portfolios
Completing a piece of writing is surely something to celebrate. It is one of the reasons why I love teaching writing so much; the end…
Remarkably You: Embracing Student’s Talents
“Remarkably You” by Pat Zietlow Miller is such a beautiful book to share with students. The rhythmic storytelling catches students’ attention and gives the message…
How to Set Up Student Reader’s Notebooks
Organization is so important during reading workshop…for you and your students! While keeping your materials organized maybe a post for another day, keeping your students…
The Magical Yet: Teaching a Growth Mindset
“The Magical Yet” by Angela DiTerlizzi is a fun book to share with students that encourages perseverance and self-esteem. It is an inspiring and colorful…
Favorite Halloween Activities for Upper Elementary Classrooms
As soon as cooler temps come along and we start to see the first signs of fall, Halloween is on the mind! It is a…
Easy to Implement Personal Narrative Writing Strategies
Personal narratives is always a fun genre of writing to teach, but it can also be challenging. Students LOVE to tell their own stories, we…
Just Ask: Activities to Promote Diversity and Acceptance
“Just Ask” by Sonia Sotomayor is a beautiful book to share with students that presents important topics in a simple and relaxed way. The ease…
