So, I don't have birthday parties in my classroom. But, my blog is all about reading and my daughter has become quite the avid reader at home (and her little brother has followed suit). So much so that she has requested to have her last few birthday parties based on her favorite ... Read More
Seamlessly Implement Book Bags in Your Classroom
Take Home Book Bags were a key factor in getting my students engaged in their reading every night at home. With some trial and error, I was able to get the system working (almost) seamlessly in my classroom. I compiled all the important elements in this post to help you create a routine with your ... Read More
How I Got My Students to Read at Home
When I was teaching second grade, I was struggling to get my students to read every night at home. I knew how important it was, yet my students were returning empty book logs. I knew that I needed to make a change. This was when I decide to implement a take home book bag system in my classroom. ... Read More
Keep Them Reading Over the Summer
Getting students to read over the summer is such a crucial aspect to their education, but it is often where a lot of students fall behind. It's hard to get kids to read when the sun is shining and the ocean is calling! So how can we get them to pick up a book, when they would rather be outside ... Read More
10 Myths of Reading Aloud at Home (and how we can help!)
"My child hates to read." "How do I get my kid to read at home?" "We don't have time!" At almost every single parent-teacher conference that I've attended, parents have expressed the same concern. They want their child to pick up more books and become a better reader, but they aren't sure how ... Read More
Novel Engagement: A Wrinkle in Time
Create an uncommon learning experience and memorable moments with your students as you delve into the novel, A Wrinkle in Time. Madeleine L'Engle's award winning book will come to life on-screen this year, so now is the perfect time to make it come alive in your classroom! These hands-on ... Read More