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
The Literacy Dive Podcast
“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
Teaching Small Groups with Raffaella De Martinis
Teaching small groups can be tricky, however, teaching small groups through distance learning can pose a whole new set of challenges. On today’s episode, I
11 Ideas to Spice up Your Writing Time
Returning back to school after a break takes some easing into. In this episode, learn 11 ways to make your writing block fresh and more
Become an Effective Writing Teacher
It’s a new year and time for reflection as a writing teacher! In today’s episode, I will be diving into a few writing tips to
