In this episode- We talk about how we often head into summer exhausted and don’t really have an idea for how we want summer to go except that we need a break. Then we wonder why we start our school year harried and not really feeling any better than when the school year ended. Let’s not have that be our … Read More
End of the Year Ideas: Finish Strong
In this episode- We learn how to turn the end of the year slump into an opportunity to finish strong. Let’s not abandon ship on all the best teaching practices that we have used all year. Let’s do the things we need to do and give our students meaningful activities to end the year with. Cast a vision for how … Read More
A Day In The Life Of Test Prep
In this episode I chat about what a possible frame work that could be used in the reading classroom during test prep season: Read Aloud Mini Lesson Small Group Independent Reading I also chat about the test prep instructional strategy that I made digital to help boost engagement. Resource Mentioned in the episode: Reading Test Prep Strategy Hit subscribe so … Read More
Make Test Prep Fit Your Reading Block
In this episode- I chat about my journey in the land of test prep and how I navigated it and how I incorporated it into my literacy block. Spoiler alert you can test prep and still do what is best for kids. -My journey in the land of state testing -How it started -The shift -Follow the data -Making test … Read More
Tips and Tools for Virtual Guided Reading
In this episode- I interview one of my teaching besties about what guided reading looks like in this new world. We talk about everything from how at first she did not want to do it, to how she organized herself in order to make her time with students more productive. Join us as we bring you tips and tricks about … Read More
