In this episode: Listen in as I give you tangible steps that you can use to conduct your mid-year check in. I even get vulnerable and do mine here on the podcast so that you can see how easy and beneficial it is to do one. I talk about: I talk about the what, the why and the how of … Read More
How Do I Teach Poetry?
In this episode: You will walk away with clear steps for how to launch and teach your next poetry unit. I talk about: I talk about the what, the why and the how of teaching your next fiction reading unit. 1.The What- a type of literature, or artistic writing, that attempts to stir a reader’s imagination or … Read More
Grief and Teaching
Listen in as: I share what has been helping me navigate grief and work. I talk about: -What grief is. -Questions to ask yourself so that you can identify what you need most. -How creating a movement practice can help you move through your grief. Quotables: -Self honesty is essential to being able to discern what you need most and … Read More
Three Must Have Books For Launching Your Reading Block
Reader’s workshop has been around for a long time, which means that there are a lot of books out there. This can be good and it can also be overwhelming. That’s where I come in. Listen as I break down: My top 3 books for getting your reading block started off right. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: (links … Read More
Beginning Of The Year Goal Setting: Teacher Edition
In this episode- Learn how to set goals for yourself as the chief visionary for your reading classroom. Learn my seven step approach to crafting a goal that helps you create your PD plan for the year. I walk you through several examples so you walk away feeling equipped to tackle setting a goal you actually want to work towards. … Read More