Crafting a Bold Beginning for Personal Narratives
“Hook your Readers!” This is what we tell our students to help them understand the importance of a bold beginning. We want our students to
Finding a Small Moment for Personal Narratives
Personal narratives are one of my favorite writing projects because they allow me to learn great things about my students. I enjoy hearing about those
Independent Reading Conferring with Students – Part 2
Last week, I shared some of the ways I prepare for reading conferences. You can check that post out by clicking here. This week, I’d
Independent Reading Conferring with Students – Part 1
Conferring with students about their reading is one of my favorite parts of the day. Over the years, my reading conferences have definitely evolved, but
Using Flipgrid for Partner Reading Response Activities
Sometimes, it’s easy to get in a bit of a rut with student responses to reading. I do see lots of value in Post-it notes
Math Conferences when Students are Stuck
It seems like feelings toward challenging math problems tend to lean toward extremes. Students either really enjoy them or they really don’t. Many of my
A Pinterest Inspired Gratitude Activity
Happy summer everyone! (Or maybe almost summer to some) We finished at the end of May, and I have been using my time to catch
Shades of Meaning
Hello Everyone! During writing workshop, it can be hard to get students to break out of their comfort zone when it comes to word choice.
Haiku: Great Mentor Texts & a Freebie
I hope everyone had a restful and fun holiday season! If you’re like me, it was a little rough getting back into the working routine.
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