Grief and Teaching

Eva Mireles3rd Grade, 3rd grade teacher, 4th grade teacher, 5th grade teacher, ELA, The Reading Teacher's Playbook Podcast, Upper Elementary

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

Mid Year PD Book Recommendations for Your Reading Block

Eva Mireles3rd grade teacher, 4th grade teacher, 5th grade teacher, The Reading Teacher's Playbook Podcast, Upper Elementary

Listen in as: Share two professional book recommendations for this time of year. Teachers are lifelong learners and as such you are always on the lookout for books and skills to add to your toolbox. I talk about: -Thinking through when to add new tools to your teacher tool box -Adding read aloud with accountable talk to your whole group … Read More

Reset Your Reading Block Anytime Of Year

Eva Mireles3rd grade teacher, 4th grade teacher, 5th grade teacher, The Reading Teacher's Playbook Podcast, Upper Elementary

Listen in as: I share tips about ways to reset your reading block any time of the year, because let’s face it, any time of year is a good time to reset your reading block. I talk about: -Celebrating your wins -Resetting your goals if something is not working -Staying the course if things are going well -Helping your classroom … Read More

How To Get Your Students To Love Reading Pt.2

Eva Mireles3rd grade teacher, 4th grade teacher, 5th grade teacher, Blog, The Reading Teacher's Playbook Podcast, Upper Elementary

Listen in as: I share part two of a two part series about how a love of reading is cultivated in a classroom. Part two of this series is all about how a love of reading is taught. I talk about: -What to teach your students to do first -Teaching students how to think about their reading -Giving students a … Read More