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Facing the muddiness of march with a mid-year reading survey
After a long week, I am thinking about finding clarity in this muddy season.
Finding light in this season
Today I am planning ways to bring light to my classroom.
Savoring vacation and setting intentions for 2025
Some thoughts about this week of vacation and my OLW for 2025
Podcasting with students
Our podcasting unit is off and running!
Finding our grounding in curricular change
How I am approaching this season of curriculum change.
Build a reading community with these 7 words
Building a community of readers with these 7 words.
Happy First day of school and independent reading!
On this first day of school, I am thinking about independent reading time.
REst: My olw for the new school year
My One Little Word for Fall: REST
The Traveling Teacher: Adventures in Italy with my daughter (and Taylor Swift)
Travel is my passion. This summer, I got to share that passion with my oldest daughter, Lucia.
Want to engage students in reading comprehension? Start with short films
Want to engage your student in reading comprehension? Teach it using short films!
Welcome to Summer!
My One Little Word for summer: Savor!
How a cookbook connects me to my dad
Books have the power to connect us with loved ones. This Father’s Day, I am sharing a post about how a cookbook keeps me connected to my dad.
Want to make the science of reading engaging? Start a Class Podcast
Amplify student voices and engagement with podcasting!
Replace “Do” with “Be”
I am ending my school year with the intention to be present.
The Traveling Teacher in Toronto
Spring break road trip to Toronto!
Transform Test Prep with Visual Thinking Strategies
Want to boost student engagement? Try teaching reader analysis and written response with Visual Thinking Strategies!
Be Curious, not judgmental
How these wise words from Ted Lasso impact the way I approach my students.
The Traveling Teacher in Athens
Okay teachers, it is time for some summertime dreaming! Wondering where to go? I highly recommend Greece!
Welcoming 2024 with intention
Setting intentions for 2024 with One Little Word!
Our class Book Flood
Looking for the perfect way to spend time before vacation, hold a Christmas book flood!