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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

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

In this episode- Before starting this podcast I surveyed teachers in grades 3-5 to ask them what they needed help with most and they said guided reading, so in this episode we talk answer the following questions: What is guided reading? When do I use it? How do I do it? I mention that planning is king in guided reading … Read More

In this episode- I talk about how developing a habit of reflection took me from surviving to thriving as an educator.  I share the two questions you need to start asking yourself to develop your own reflective practice. Prefer to read the content instead of listen? Check out this blog post: https://evamireles.com/teacher-self-reflection-go-from-surviving-to-thriving-with-a-reflective-practice/ Template mentioned in the podcast Hit subscribe so … Read More