Read about the Seesaw online platform to stay connected with parents and students!

Google Forms makes it easy to create surveys for reflection...use them to improve your practice!

Read about all the amazing presentations that you can do at home! On your couch!

As I write this post, we are doing remote learning. I know the end of the school year is full of celebrations and activities; many of us ...

Teach graphic novels as a UNIT!

Try debates instead of an essay!

Here are some resources to help you if your school is closed due to the coronavirus!

Students write break up and love letters to books!

A few years back, close reading became a big buzz in the E.L.A. realm. I had tons of workshops on it and still have files full of informatio

Middle schoolers have done personal narrative writing for years. Time to change it up!

Use YouTube and Google search to your advantage!

Want students to write well? You need to write, too!

Using DIGITAL interactive notebooks saves tons of time, allows flexibility, and creates lots of organization!

Many teachers who embark into the world of Reading and Writing Workshop beg to question: how do you get in vocabulary and grammar instruc...

Yes, you can assess students if they are ONLY using free choice reading for instruction and lessons!

Donalyn Miller created this challenge and explains it in her book. This is how I approach it with my 6th graders.

Forcing students to read specific texts over the summer could start the year off on a sour note. I get it... We want to make sure our stu...