Planning to launch a literature circles experience requires teachers to begin with the end in mind. Considering what we want kids…
I’m a tremendous fan of literature circles. I used them frequently in my own classroom and enjoy learning more about…
Laura Nicosia, who I follow on Twitter and elsewhere, has tagged me for this fun little meme that has been…
There is a whole lot of practice testing going on this month in New York State. Teachers with the best…
Are you using Glogster? It’s a favorite with the teachers and students I work with, and it’s easy to see…
Providing choice, time, and access to great books goes a long way toward motivating kids who would rather not be…
This week’s posts have focused on reluctant readers and three factors that teachers might consider in their efforts to hook…
Nurturing a passion for reading begins with providing choice, but making space within the school day for kids to read…
Provide Choice. Provide Time. Provide Access to Books. Sounds easy, I guess. I know from experience that it isn’t though. Consider…