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4 Ways to Teach Descriptive Writing to Your Students

Writing descriptively doesn’t just happen… it is a writing behavior that has to be learned and taught. I love descriptive writing and often post about

Comprehension Questions to Support Parents and Students

Reading at home is crucial but discussing the book is even more critical. Comprehension is MUCH more than simply recalling words from a book and

5 Tips for Teaching Poetry

April is National Poetry Month! During this month, there is a heightened focus and awareness with poetry. Exploring poetry with your class provides excellent learning

Biography Notes: A Low-Prep Booklet for Students

Biographies are constantly being taught throughout a school year, however, in my experience, they are heavily taught in February (Black History Month) and March (Women’s

5 Activities to Implement Black History in the Classroom

Now that you feel more comfortable teaching Black History, it is time to start planning. It is essential to have a solid plan in mind

Teaching Black History in the Classroom

Teaching Black History is an integral part of every child’s education. As a teacher, you should know that Black History is American History and should

Guided Reading Small Groups: Face-to-Face vs. Virtual

I am pumped to share some ideas on how you can still implement small groups, no matter your teaching situation. First, have grace (like a

Guided Reading: What is it?

Guided reading involves a teacher working with a small group of students. This is an instructional approach where the teacher provides a text to 3-6

7 Student Engagement Strategies for Remote Learning

My biggest sigh of relief happened when I first realized that in-person strategies could absolutely be implemented virtually with a bit of creative tweaking! I