Inferential Strategies: A Deep Dive with Shane Saeed from Fantastically Fourth
We have an incredibly fun guest on the show today! It’s Shane Saeed and you may know her over on Instagram as Fantastically Fourth. Shane
The Literacy Dive Podcast
5 Tips for Teaching Poetry
April is National Poetry Month and I am here for it! Poetry is something that is not typically embedded in the curriculum all year long,
Six Ways to Teach Visualization to Readers
Today we’re taking a deep dive into one of my favorite reading comprehension strategies…visualization. It seems so simple, yet it’s one that kids tend to
Using Centers for Upper Elementary Kids
When you think of literacy stations, what do you envision? It’s likely that you picture a kindergarten, first, or second grade classroom. However, it’s so
“Write Long”- A Reading Response Strategy
Getting students to write can often feel like pulling teeth. Can you relate? It doesn’t have to be that way! Sometimes it just takes bringing
4 Ways to Repurpose Sticky Note Reading Responses
In case you don’t already know, I have a major sticky note addiction. Seriously, I use them for everything! I get asked all the time,
Using “Think Marks” to Guide Student Reading Responses
Having your students write about their reading is something that should be happening every single day! It gives them practice to develop their writing skills
The 5 Parts to Writing a Complete Sentence
How many of your students still struggle with writing complete sentences? I know I have experienced this in my classroom year after year. Today, I
Paragraph Writing 101
Paragraph writing can be hard, but it can be easier! A major part of the battle is that our students just don’t understand how a
Tips and Ideas for Teaching Black History
Black History is celebrated this month, but I have been one to celebrate Black and diverse history all year long. This episode will support teachers
Why I Use Daily Writing Prompts
There are many benefits to having students write daily in the classroom. When I say “writing daily”, I mean an intentional moment for writing. While
The Power of Sentence Stems
There is an art to implementing sentence stems intentionally in the classroom. Without proper explanation, modeling, and practice, sentence stems lost their effectiveness. I have
