Listen in as: I share how creating systems that support you is the real self care. You may be thinking Eva it’s late in the year who actually cares, but here is the thing anytime is a great time to create a system that supports you. I talk about: -What is a system, routine and habit? -Why you need systems, … Read More
Guided Book Clubs an Alternative to Literature Circles
Listen in as: I share my solution for literature circles and book clubs. Hint I have control issues and couldn’t do it the normal way. Listen in as I take you step by step through my roll out and implementation process. I talk about: -Why to take a guided book club approach to literature discussions in upper elementary grades. -How … Read More
How To Lead a Literacy Revolution In Your Classroom
Listen in as: I share how you can lead a literacy revolution in your classroom that helps equip students to become thinking members of society. I talk about: -What book banning is. -Why world leaders ban books. -How to equip students to become thinking members of society despite what is going on in our world right now. Quotables: -Reading is … 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
Mid Year PD Book Recommendations for Your Reading Block
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
