What Actually Happens During Reading Time in My Classroom
For years, parents asked if their child could switch into my class. Not for math. Not for science. For reading time. I always told them the same thing. There was no trick. I just built reading time around four things, and once those four things were in place,…
Why Audiobooks Count as Reading | Literacy Expert Explains
Yes, Audiobooks count as reading why I’m not backing down It’s me…I’m the literary expert! A parent recently approached me, her voice apologetic. Her son had completed his reading assignment, but he had listened to the audiobook instead of reading the physical text. She wanted to know if…
You Don’t Need More Test Prep
Surviving Test Taking Season Low-Prep Reading Activities Let’s have an honest conversation about state testing season. Right now, your students are exhausted. You are exhausted. The pressure is intense, the schedule is disrupted, and everyone is running on fumes. And you know what your students need right now?…
Read Alouds Matter for Upper Elementary (& Beyond!)
Let’s address the Elephant in the room… Some people think read-alouds are just for primary grades. That once kids can read independently, we should step back and let them do all the reading themselves. Here’s why that’s wrong. Reading aloud to upper elementary students is just as important—if…
