Visualizing can be one of the most powerful techniques that you use to teach readers and writers. It helps students…
Read More
Why Poetry Activities For All Seasons Are Important
Poetry activities for all seasons are important to support reading development and promote a joy in reading. Poems are magical!…
Read More
Best Picture Books to Engage Boys
If you know me, you know I LOVE to do author studies as part of my balanced literacy program. I…
Read More
Visualize a Story
I have been asked a few times how I use teaching visualization in the classroom to promote writing and improve…
Read More
Vocabulary Building
I am very happy to be part of a great linky and blog hop that celebrates great ideas in teaching….
Read More
Writing Organization and Whole Class Reading Strategies
There was lots of writing organization going on in my classroom this week. We have just finished the 2nd full…
Read More