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…
How to Make a Reading Workshop Schedule with Limited Time
After launching reading workshop and grouping your students, setting up a schedule is the next important step. Using a workshop model means that your reading…
Speak Up: Student Activities to Take Action
From the second I picked up “Speak Up!” by Miranda Paul, I fell in love with the vibrant colors and spirited illustrations. As I dove…
How to Teach Nonfiction Text Features
As readers, we know the importance of using text features as we read. But, many students, especially struggling readers, do not use text features and…
You Matter: Activities to Build Self-Love
There are so many things to love about “You Matter” by Chris Robinson. In just the title itself, the book feels welcoming and brings a…
Launching Writing Workshop: 5 Lessons to Launch Writing
Writing workshop allows your students to become active writers; creating their very own text. Your students will acquire writing skills, build writing fluency, and develop…