How Do I Support My High Readers?

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

How-Do-I-Support-My-High-Readers

In this episode:  I lay the foundation of what needs to be in place before we reach for the extras that we think of when we think of supporting high readers.  I talk about: What support for on and above level readers should look like. Why our on and above level readers need our support even though they may look … Read More

Teaching-Main-Idea

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

Teaching-Main-Idea

In this episode: After listening to this episode you will leave with the what, the why and the how of teaching students how to determine the main idea. I even include a couple of bonus tips, that includes how to put it all together with identifying key details and turning all of this into a summary. I talk about: What … Read More

How To Use Historical Fiction To Teach Black History

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

How-To-Use-Historical-Fiction-To-Teach-Black-HIstory

In this episode: You will learn how to use historical fiction to teach black history. Turns out you don’t have to wait until Black History Month to teach it.  I talk about: Why using historical fiction helps you expose students to a variety of accomplishments by black Americans outside of the civil rights movement.  How to roll out your historical … Read More

What To Say Yes To During A Crazy Season

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

What-To-Say-Yes-To-During-A-Crazy-Season

In this episode:  Listen in as I tell you what I said yes to when my school year took an unexpected turn.  I talk about: I talk about saying yes to:        1.Creating monotony as a way to create stability   Taking the stance of learner Working out semi consistently  Delegating at work and at home Meeting with … Read More

How Do I Teach Poetry?

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

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