10 middle grade books to help you bring STEAM–Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math–into your classroom. bit.ly/2KCZ9BD via nerdybookclub

This is the best idea for all ages! Read a book a day (at least) and write everyday in as many content areas as you can manage. ❤️ #kidsdeserveit

A4: I am advocating for soft starts to the day: reading,writing, exploring, wondering and chatting to prepare for the day! Learn more rom this podcast with @sokeylit from Heinemann PD blog.heinemann.com/heinemann-podc… #preservicelit

Wow! That’s putting your money where your priorities are!! Thank you for investing in kids! ❤️⁦nerdybookclub⁩ nerdybookclub.wordpress.com/?blogsub=confi…

I never go over rules on the first day. We start reading and writing immediately. Besides, I only have two rules: 1) Work hard; 2) Be nice.

The Magic of Validation ow.ly/j5vq30lgORv #buildrelationships #classroommanagement #teachertips #edchat #teachers #k12

So many reasons to put real books in front of our readers! ❤️⁦nerdybookclub⁩ nerdybookclub.wordpress.com/2018/08/18/top…

Should we teach reading with decodable texts? shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/should-we…

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A 2015 study by Graham, Perrin, & Santangelo shows that when students write short responses about books they can read, comprehensions rises 24%. Make writing about reading a priority! Evan Robb Dr. Mary Howard @teachermantrav Todd Nesloney kris felicello Danny Brassell, PhD

Interactive read-aloud: What is it? Why is it important? And what does it look like in the classroom? Find out in our newest blog post on "What Is Interactive Read-Aloud?" hubs.ly/H0gkVGK0 #FPLiteracy #fountasandpinnell #literacy

How should I schedule my reading block? shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/how-would…

The new kid said,“Hi.” The class said,“Welcome to our family.” The new kid said,“I hate school.” The class said,“You’ll love ours.” The new kid said,“I can’t.” The class said,“You will.” The new kid said,“I have no friends.” The class said,“You do now.” Teach kids to ♥️ kids.

What kinds of texts should we use to teach beginning reading? Predictable, decodable, or controlled vocabulary? shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/which-tex…

If students meet a standard with below grade level texts are they meeting the standard? shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/if-studen…

Talk about low prep/high yield!