Episodes

In this episode- Learn how to turn the end of the year slump into an opportunity to finish strong. Let’s not abandon ship on all the best teaching practices that we have used all year. Let’s do the things we need to do and gi...

In this episode I chat about what a possible frame work that could be used in the reading classroom during test prep season: Read Aloud Mini Lesson Small Group Independent Reading I also chat about the test prep instructional...

In this episode- I chat about my journey in the land of test prep and how I navigated it and how I incorporated it into my literacy block. Spoiler alert you can test prep and still do what is best for kids. -My journey in the...

In this episode- I interview one of my teaching besties about what guided reading looks like in this new world. We talk about everything from how at first she did not want to do it, to how she organized herself in order to ma...

In this episode- Before starting this podcast I surveyed teachers in grades 3-5 to ask them what they needed help with most and they said guided reading, so in this episode we talk answer the following questions: What is guid...

In this episode- I talk about the one tool that made me stop being long winded and helped create a sense for urgency when learning. I also talk about ways that you can use this in your classroom and give you tangible next st...

In this episode- I talk about how developing a habit of reflection took me from surviving to thriving as an educator. I share the two questions you need to start asking yourself to develop your own reflective practice. Prefer...

In this episode you will learn a little about me and why I decided to start a podcast for you, upper elementary reading teachers hint I've been there. Hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode Join our podcast FB community ...