Using Weekly Letter Writing In the Classroom

…Books • Reading Responses • Weekend Recaps   Believe it or not, students look forward to receiving their new letter every Monday. They equally look forward to the (very brief)…

Easy Classroom Management System that Works!

…orange, and red. I arranged a set of library pockets around the stoplight, and each numbered pocket represented a student in the class. Here’s a picture that was taken in…

The True Cost of Free Teaching Resources

…If you’ve been following my blog, you’re probably aware that I send out an email newsletter several times a month, and that it’s loaded with links to free teaching resources….

Getting Started with Classroom Book Clubs

…complaining about Literature Circles. I realized I wasn’t the only one feeling overwhelmed, and I knew I had to find another way. From Literature Circles to Classroom Book Clubs I…

Facebook Group for Literature Circle Lovers

…Discussion Bundle I’m looking forward to starting this new Classroom Book Clubs adventure and connecting with other teachers who love Literature Circles! I hope you’ll join me on this journey!…

Teaching Kids How to Write Super Sentences

…directions and question cards to prompt students as they are creating their new sentences. To preview the entire resource, click over to see Sentence Go Round in my TpT store….