Look at these fifth graders jumping in and creating their own systems for tracking their thinking as they read! Kids can do amazing things if we give them the space to do so 📚 ❤️ ✏️ #RSDreading

In less than a month, thousands of educators from all over the country will gather online to learn from brilliant minds like Maryanne Wolf. If you haven't marked your 📆 calendars for Oct. 21, do so now! #AdvancingLiteracy #FormerlyTCRWP readingandwritingproject.org/events/october…

Wanting to increase volume and engagement in writing? Try a written conversation! #RSDwriting

Educators! Please be careful when purchasing resources on TPT. This morning I found a product that explicitly rips off the work of Hareem Atif Khan & myself. We worked for years to create this writing unit of study. Please purchase the official work here: heinemann.com/products/e1605…

I love how the fifth grade team at Uthoff Valley is bringing book clubs to life ❤️📚 #RSDreading #WeAreRockwood

I love how Mrs. Jacobsmeyer used written conversations as a way to brainstorm and generate ideas 📝

Building excitement around reading is my favorite 😍 #RSDreading #WeAreRockwood

A book tasting is a great way to preview books in an effective and engaging way 📚 ❤️ #RSDreading #WeAreRockwood

The #SaturdayReunion never disappoints! My brain is on fire after listening to Carl talk about Coaching into Kids Conversations #TCRWP #AdvancingLiteracy #RSDreading

“The classes that have the best reading notebooks come from classes where the teachers have a model reading notebook.” Teacher modeling is such a powerful way to unveil the work you want your students to do 👏🏻 #TCWRP #AdvancingLiteracy #RSDreading

Silent Chart Chat to wrap up book clubs today! It was a hit with these 3rd graders! 📝📚Stacey Taylor

This makes my lit coach heart happy! These third graders are engaged in reading and tracking their thinking 📚 ❤️ 📝 #RSDreading

Thank you Stacey Taylor for hanging out with us today! My kids loved having an expert (aka “famous”) guest teacher 🤩 #ELA #wearerockwood

There are so many wonderful holidays, celebrations, and observances during the winter season. ❄️ The EEA Department was eager to share about just a few of them. 🎊 Dr. Suggs; Director of Educational Equity & Access

Meetings are more fun with Buddy the Elf! Uthoff Valley Kristen Forth Rockwood School Dist

I love seeing the different ways that clubs are choosing to share learning with their classes! #RSDreading #WeAreRockwood

Seeing students’ thinking on the page gives us a wealth of feedback about how and if the learning is sticking. Check out these student reading journals I saw at Blevins & Bowles Blevins Elementary Danielle Vogelsang #RSDreading Rockwood School Dist #FocusonLearning

K-5 Rockwood School Dist teachers spent time this afternoon in grade-alike groups collaborating about reading and writing practices. #FocusonLearning

Yesterday, our class solved the mystery of what book they’ll be reading for book club! We are so excited to start these new books today. Stacey Taylor #bookclub 📚❓🔍

These Dr. Lorinda Krey 2nd Grade readers spent today previewing their brand new Book Club books. They are so excited to read a book along with their friends! It’s going to be a blast! 📚❤️📖