On this episode of The Mister Productivity Podcast, Danny Brassell, PhD shares insights on engaging audiences, the power of reading, and making an impact. Learn how to pivot in challenging times and serve others effectively. Plus, get free resources! Watch now.

Reading Recovery from a trained ptactitioner.. Looks and sounds different than from those who have " read" about it.

FYI: I have started posting AoWs (article of the week) for the new school year. Go here: kellygallagher.org/article-of-the… You have to know stuff to read stuff. Happy new year, all.

Use children’s literature to develop classroom community with this Grades 3-6 lesson: buff.ly/3dhFsSR

We are ready to welcome our readers back at Van Meter Schools 🎉🎉🎉

Do you want to be a presenter at the Florida Literacy Association's 60th Annual Literacy Conference? We want you to #SHINEBRIGHT with us! Submit your proposal at the link below by 09/30/2024. bit.ly/3yfo2Bg

Did kids do a lot of reading this summer? Have them write to a favorite author! #SummerLearning #SummerActivities #SummerReading startwithabook.org/summer-writing…

'The current demand to teach systematic phonics to all kids is dishonestly framed as "the science of reading." This oversimplifies how science works (and what the research here actually shows) as well as what reading is.' Alford Kohn

Sometimes you have to stop and just look. #fullmoonmagic #fullmoonaugust #nancycarlsonstudios

Empower students by allowing them to participate in setting expectations for class behavior with this activity: buff.ly/37Poc1g

I now offer free poetry activity worksheets, organized by grade level and type, for members of Poetry4kids poetry4kids.com/news/introduci… #activityworksheets #classroomhandouts #rhyming #spelling #readingcomprehension #creativewriting #wordsearch #childrenpoetry #poetry4kids

How do you effectively implement small-group, skills-based instruction in a 90-minute literacy block? The Small-Group, Skills-Based Instruction eLearning module covers this and more. And it’s free for all Iowa educators! irrc.education.uiowa.edu/professional-l…

Important.

"Never under estimate a public school teacher." — Tim Walz

Science Fiction writer Ray Bradbury was born on this day in 1920. Celebrate his work with these teaching ideas: buff.ly/3YIVZoS

Put kid observations and journals to use and have your child create their own field guide to local #birds, #flowers, or #trees. #SummerLearning #SummerActivities #SummerReading startwithabook.org/summer-writing…

What are the four primary language skill areas that allow us to become good communicators? And how can educators and caregivers include these skill areas into their instructional routines and at-home practice? Read our past blog post to learn: irrc.education.uiowa.edu/blog/2023/05/r…