If you’ve been teaching in a balanced literacy approach for a while, then the idea of switching to Science of Reading strategies may be overwhelming….enough so to stop you from even trying! Don’t feel like you need to do a complete overhaul of everything you’ve been doing in order to make some change! Yes, itContinue reading “Tiny Steps to Incorporate Science of Reading”
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Supporting Our Upper Level Readers
So often we’re so focused on those sweet students in our class that struggle. They take up so much of our minds and hearts. We think about them at night, on the weekends, during our own kids’ soccer practices…constantly. We think about what else we can do for them to help them become successful. WeContinue reading “Supporting Our Upper Level Readers”
Close Reading Resources
The idea of a close read isn’t new. It’s been around for a while, but yet there are so many different interpretations of what it actually entails. CCSS came out about 10 years ago, and the idea of close reads blew up! At the end of my post I have a FREE downloadable bundle ofContinue reading “Close Reading Resources”
The Magic of Game Play
You’re all in for a treat today!! My next guest blogger is someone who I’ve followed on Twitter for a couple years now and continue to be inspired by: Tisha Richmond! Tisha is the author of the best-selling book, Make Learning Magical, which unlocks seven keys to transform teaching and create unforgettable experiences in theContinue reading “The Magic of Game Play”
Elf on the Shelf Classroom Alternative
Ahhh…December 1st…when it’s finally acceptable to blast Christmas music, decorate with as many twinkly lights as possible, and eat your weight in decorated cookies (even though, my Christmas music has been blasting since November 1st)! It’s such a magical time…with one exception…that damn elf. You all know which elf I’m talking about. Now, I amContinue reading “Elf on the Shelf Classroom Alternative”
Back to Basics: 6 Reading Strategies
Our new way of teaching has us going back to basics in a lot of ways. Lessons we used to teach in the classroom are now taking twice as long through a screen. In addition to building relationships with students through Zoom, answering constant emails, and keeping a pulse on our mental health, teachers areContinue reading “Back to Basics: 6 Reading Strategies”
Covid Questions
Just like every other educator in the world right now, my mind is swirling with questions for next school year. I know we don’t have all the answers right now…or even some of them, but I just needed to write them down. I’m hoping that writing them down and sharing them with others, will helpContinue reading “Covid Questions”
Amazon Favorites Pt. 2
My last Amazon post was all about my favorite school supplies and things that I love having with me during the school year. This Amazon list is a little different. I was trying to think of a clever name for this group, but I’m just gonna call it what it is…. Here is my roundContinue reading “Amazon Favorites Pt. 2”
The Power of Twitter
How many of you are on Twitter? 🙋🏻♀️ How many of you begrudgingly created your account because your district “recommended” it? 🙋🏻♀️ How many of you now find yourself checking it an embarrassing amount during the day?……🙋🏻♀️ I’ve had my Twitter account now for about 6ish years and I remember exactly where I was whenContinue reading “The Power of Twitter”
5 Things I Learned During Remote Learning
Just a few short months ago no one had ever heard of the term “remote learning”. Now…educators across the world would give anything to forget it…and get back into the classrooms with their students. Here in Illinois, we’re still waiting on direction for what the opening of school will look like in August. Will weContinue reading “5 Things I Learned During Remote Learning”
Windy City Literacy 