There are times when we could all use permission to accomplish something. Giving yourself permission to conduct research-only conferences can set you and your students up for success.
Read MoreFinding a starting point in a reading conference presents some of the biggest challenges in our daily instruction. In this post, I break down three simple steps to leading like a researcher with a lens and getting the most out of your confernces.
Read More3, 2. 1, Book Podcasting is a great and simple way to engage your students in developing a reading identity as well as sharing recommendations with their peers across the year. This format requires little to no prep at all and can easily become a predictable structure for your classroom
Read MoreCreating a process chart can be an engaging and creative tool to use with students. Using post-it notes and simple line drawings, I walk you through my process for designing and using a process chart within minutes.
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