In the 5th grade, we place significant emphasis on writing because it plays a pivotal role in developing important skills for our students. Writing fosters communication, critical thinking, and ...
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5th Grade Reading Logs & Book Series (Wild Readers Make Plans)
Happy Thursday, friends! Today marks the second-to-last week of our Reading in the Wild summer book study. If you are just joining us and missed the first week (Wild Readers Dedicate Time to ...
July’s Stitch Fix: The Best Yet!
Hello, friends! As you know, I am a monthly subscriber to Stitch Fix, an style-at-your-door service. I have really enjoyed the pizzazz Annie (my stylist) has put into my wardrobe. Plus, I'll be honest ...
Stacks: Making Learning FUN!
Happy July, friends! I would tell you Happy (insert day of the week), but all I know it is July. So, there we go. Today I am joining with dozens of amazing teacher-bloggers to bring you simple and ...
Conferring using Survey Monkey: Reading in the Wild, Ch. 3
This post marks the third week of our Reading in the Wild summer book study. If you are just joining us and missed the first week (Wild Readers Dedicate Time to Read), second week (Creating a Workshop ...
When in Vegas: SDE and TpT Conferences
Happy Sunday, friends! After a wonderful week in Vegas meeting the most wonderful friends and teachers, I am safely back in Kentucky. The past few days have been a whirlwind of learning and friends, ...
Curating a 5th Grade Classroom Library
Happy Thursday, friends! Today marks the third week of our Reading in the Wild summer book study and we're talking all about our classroom libraries! If you are just joining us and missed the first ...
Word Wall {Monday Made It}
Happy Monday, friends! While you are reading this post, I am on a plane to Las Vegas for the SDE Differentiated Instruction conference and the first ever Teachers Pay Teachers conferences. ...
Building Excitement for Reading (Reading in the Wild: Chapter 2)
Happy Thursday, friends! Today marks the third week of our Reading in the Wild summer book study. If you are just joining us and missed the first week (Wild Readers Dedicate Time to Read) or second ...
What I’m Reading!
Hi Friends, Happy day! I would say have a Happy (insert day of the week), but honestly, all I know is that it is June, but very close to July. So, obviously, summer is glorious and great for ...
Creating a Reader’s Workshop Schedule
Happy Thursday, friends! Today marks the second week of our Reading in the Wild summer book study. If you are just joining us and missed the first week (Wild Readers Dedicate Time to Read), you may ...
Digitizing and Organizing Paper Handouts with DocScan HD
Are your stacks of Professional Development notes, research articles, and flyers stacking up on your desk? Today I'm sharing an awesome app to keep all those ‘random’ papers teachers collect from ...