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…
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A Flicker of Hope: Activities of Hope & Resilience
“A Flicker of Hope” is a beautiful book about a little candle whose flame is not as bright as it once was. The story is…
Close Reading: Giving Students a Purpose for Repeated Reading
For teachers, close reading can sometimes feel intimidating. With limited time, how can students complete meaningful readings AND respond? To students, close reading can seem…
Close Reading Strategies: How to Help Students Take a Closer …
Having students tackle challenging texts can feel like an overwhelming task, but close reading is the perfect way to get students to dive into texts…
The Thing Lou Couldn’t Do: Discussing a Growth Mindset
“The Thing Lou Couldn’t Do” by Ashely Spires is a very accurate depiction of what kids go through when they are confronted with something that…
Tomorrow Most Likely: Activities That Activate Students’ Imaginations
“Tomorrow Most Likely” by Dave Eggers is an unexpected favorite read-aloud with whimsical pictures and just the right spark of imagination. This book starts with…
Cloudette: Promoting Perseverance in Your Students
If you have not yet read “Cloudette” by Tom Lichtenheld, you are in for a treat. Cloudette is an adorable little cumulus cloud. While she…
3 Mini-Lessons to Teach Character Traits
Teaching characters to students in upper elementary grades starts to get more complex than the character traits taught in primary grades. We not only think…
Listening with my Heart: Activities about Self-Compassion
“Listening with my Heart” by Gabi Garcia is a beautiful story that touches on kindness, empathy, and self-compassion. Esperenza spreads kindness to others but when…
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