Some books have staying power.  This is one of them. I first read and reviewed this book two years ago.  You can read that review here .  An...

 Some teachers are amazing at classroom decor!  I learned that when I spent some time helping a friend set up her Kindergarten room.  Everyt...

  A quick note to let you know that a group of upper elementary and middle school teachers is banding together this week with a giveaway, $1...

  Text Structure.  So easy...and yet, so elusive for some kids, right? Certain text structures are easier for students to get.  Kids know to...

It was the beginning of the year and I was evaluating my students for oral reading fluency.   Her reading was choppy and slow; she read as s...

This is a book to get excited about!   I listen to audiobooks on some days when I walk.  It may be that the voices Shayna Small created for ...

One of the things I loved to do with my students was blen ded learning.  Certain subjects work so well together. Social Studies and Reading....

Do you spend some of your summer stressing about what and how you'll be teaching certain topics? I did this when I taught Social Studies...

  🎵  Down by the bay 🎵  Where the watermelons grow.. . Do you remember that song from your childhood?  My kids used to listen to Raffi AL...

I don't normally compare books to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz , but stick with me here.   I struggled with the beginning of this book.  I...

You're almost there!  If you're looking to keep students engaged in a fun activity that keeps them learning, look no further. "...

If your students are looking for heroes, put this spunky  teenager in front of them.   Stefania Podgorska, a 16-year old girl lives with her...

  It's close to the end of the year, some of you are giving state tests, others are pushing to finish strong, and there's that naggi...

  This is one of the oddest, most charming books I've read in a while!  It works as a picture book, a book for young readers, and could ...

Could they do it?  Did they have it in them to work on this so close to the end of the year? The challenge:   Students take their favorite...

  What do you do when you want to recognize Earth Day but you don't have the time to take away from Reading and Writing instruction?  Es...

  When is a school debate more than just a debate?  Must you participate if you are required to defend something you despise?  Isn't wal...