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Mood Boards 101: Just. Do. It
Remember, a mood board visually represents the themes and characters of a piece of writing. It helps students think abstractly about concept
Jul 8, 2019
The Moxie of a Moodboard: Part 1
There is something magical about how images can work together to make a sum greater than its parts. Words greatly help to tell the story, bu
Jul 1, 2019
10 Ways to Spark a Love of Reading
There are a lot of creative ways to engage in reading; grab hold of a couple and introduce them to your reader.
Mar 25, 2019
Confession of a Former Book-Hater
I believe we need to create an environment around reading that excites and empowers kids. Instead of limiting and dictating reading choices
Mar 20, 2019
Boost the Brain with Games
Whip out those board games. These aren't your typical Candy Land or Uno. Nope. The games featured in today's post require skill, str
Feb 5, 2019
Map My Read: Creating Your Own Reading Road Map
Creating your own road map is as simple as reading a book, because that's really where it begins.
Jan 14, 2019
What is a Reading Road Map? - And why you need to be using one today
A Reading Road Map essentially scaffolds a book for a kid. Using a road map is like reading along with a seasoned bookworm who points out th
Jan 7, 2019
Know This: Social Media and Your Kid
Last weekend at a bridal shower, a few colleagues and I got into a conversation about our kids and social media. What struck me about our...
Apr 29, 2018
What Every 4th Grade Teacher MUST Know
Our recent experience with Every Kid in a Park and the Junior Ranger Program has been out of this world. Seriously. Mind. Blown.
Aug 1, 2017
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Reader. Taker of walks. Observer of life. I read books to learn about what I don't know, to challenge myself, and to broaden my narrow perspective.
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The Great Grammar Dilemma
A grateful shout-out to the teachers who solved what I couldn't The Struggle Was Real Let me start with a confession: for years, I felt...
When Panic Leads to Progress - A Teacher's Journey with AI and Authentic Assessment
The Moment Everything Changed Picture this: It's February, the second quarter of the school year, and I'm grading what should be a...
Starting Strong: Building a Positive Classroom Community
The first few weeks of school can feel like standing at the edge of an awesome hiking trail —exciting, terrifying, and full of...
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