Empowering Realizations From 2021
Listen to the full episode below: It seems like just yesterday we were ringing in 2021 and yet I can’t believe it’s almost 2022! I
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Holiday Literacy Ideas to Get You to Winter Break Part 3
Listen to the full episode below: If you’ve been following along the last two weeks you know that this is the last episode of the
Holiday Literacy Ideas to Get You to Winter Break Part 2
Listen to the full episode below: Last week I started my three-part series about how to keep your students engaged during the holiday season and
Holiday Literacy Ideas to Get You to Winter Break | Part 1
Listen to the full episode below: While the holiday season is exciting, it is also notoriously a time that students are distracted and energetic. There
Making the Most Out of Your Read Aloud
I have to admit that my episode last week with my guest and good friend, Aylin Claahsen, got me thinking more deeply about reading fluency.
Understanding the Importance of Fluency and Incorporating it Into Your Busy School Day with Aylin Claahsen
I can not wait for you to listen to this episode with my special guest and friend, Aylin Claahsen. Aylin Claahsen is a certified reading
How to Keep Writing Prompts Running Smoothly
Last week I talked about writing prompts and this week I will continue the conversation by giving you tips to implement writing prompts. If you
Cultivating Engaged and Confident Writers Through the Use of Writing Prompts
Guess what?! Today’s episode is my one year anniversary of The Literacy Dive Podcast. How exciting is that? Whether you’ve listened to one episode, every
How to Teach Context Clues
Last week I talked about context clues strategies, but I’m sure many of you are wondering how to actually teach context clues and when. I
7 Context Clue Strategies Every Student Should Know
There’s a good chance that your students have heard the term “context clues” before. But do they actually know what it means? Are they really
Watch Your Students Become Strong and Descriptive Writers Through the Art of Storytelling
How do your students become successful and descriptive writers? I get this question all the time. Do you want to know my secret? The one
How to Find Time to ACTUALLY Teach
Today’s episode is about something we all wish we had more of: time. There are so many demands on teachers and it always feels like