The Craft of Teaching

As my classroom has transitioned to anchor charts created with students, I've found less need for all the fancy posters I've purchas...

Look. I'm not trying to be a party pooper. I swear. But....Halloween at school stresses me out! All I want on Halloween is a quiet day. ...

I'd like to preface this blog post with a friendly reminder: I am NOT a morning person. I am a bleary-eyed, coffee-clutching, stumbl...

Are you looking to up your small group reading game this summer? Check out this summer book study at Adventures in Literacy Land ! I'm...

Happy Friday, friends! I'm so glad that spring is finally here and the weather is slowly, but surely, improving in our corner of the wor...

I can't believe that winter break is here already! This year is flying by, and I can definitely tell that it's time for a break. M...

Ah, beginning of the year writing samples. They are the best, aren't they? {eye roll} It's clear that most kids have not picked u...