Teaching Historical Fiction
If you have been a follower of mine for a while, you know that teaching historical fiction is one of
Great books for back to school!
There are many reasons why we should read books to students in the first weeks of school. Here are a
“Thirst” by Varsha Bajaj – A Social Issues Novel Study
Several years ago the book “Fish in a Tree” became one of the most popular books for addressing social issues
Getting Students to Engage with Read Alouds
Selecting amazing read alouds can be a fun yet daunting task. There are so many top-notch books…and it’s sometimes hard
8 Reasons to Use Fish in a Tree as a Mentor Text
If you aren’t familiar with the book Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt, I am here to encourage
Back to school ideas and more!
Starting to think about hunting for back to school ideas? I know there are tons of blog posts out there
Fish in a Tree Mentor Text: Science of Reading in Upper Grades
Let’s talk mentor texts, Science of Reading, and Fish in a Tree today! I don’t know about you, but one
Choosing a Great Read Aloud
As we move into the start of a new school year, one of my FAVORITE things to think about is
Picture Book “Picks”!
If your house is anything like my house on the weekend, the discussion centers around everyone’s football picks for the
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