We know that reading aloud in the classroom is more than just picking up a book. There’s a lot that goes into a read aloud in order to make it a memorable experience for students. And there are so many experts in the field that share their expertise. Here are some of my favorite read aloud PD … [Read more...] about Read Aloud PD Books
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A Teacher’s Summer
What does a teacher's summer look like? Many use this time to become better teachers! Crazy, right? Here are some of my plans for these warm months. 1. Read! Kids Books Summer is a great time for me to get a jump start on chapter books that my 5th graders might be interested in during the … [Read more...] about A Teacher’s Summer
Reading in the Wild: Curating a Classroom Library
This week we are discussing how to curate a classroom library. This has always been my favorite part of my classroom, so I am excited to see everyone else's libraries! I am always looking to improve mine in order to make it the most useful for my students. Today's book study is … [Read more...] about Reading in the Wild: Curating a Classroom Library
Reading in the Wild: Self-Select Reading Material
We are in the third week of our Reading in the Wild book study! This week we are learning about how Wild Readers Self-Select Reading Material. Chapter 2 is hosted by Mor at A Teacher's Treasure and Michelle at Making It As a Middle School Teacher! … [Read more...] about Reading in the Wild: Self-Select Reading Material
Reading in the Wild: Creating a Workshop Schedule
Happy Thursday! This week, we'll be exploring the second part of chapter 1 of Reading in the Wild by Donalyn Miller. Chapter 1.1 is all about creating a schedule for your reading workshop. It is hosted by: I'm not going to lie. I LOVE … [Read more...] about Reading in the Wild: Creating a Workshop Schedule
Reading in the Wild: Wild Readers Dedicate Time to Read
I am SO excited to start the Reading in the Wild book study hosted by The Brown Bag Teacher! I have read this book at least three times so far and am looking forward to sharing my thoughts with all of you on Thursdays this summer! This week, the link-up is hosted … [Read more...] about Reading in the Wild: Wild Readers Dedicate Time to Read