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When I was a teacher in the classroom, I used to refer to October as “Dark-tober” because I felt lost and unsure of how to support my readers at this point in the year. I did the running records, got the level, and tossed the...
It’s always smart to start your reading or writing workshops on day one. To understand why, read this article – Yes, You Can Start Workshop On Day One! This article discusses how to set up your class with the expectation that...
Creating a Writing Toolkit If you are like me, having all your tools and materials in one place is important, especially when trying to balance teaching multiple subjects. So when I discovered writing toolkits, I was in heaven....
The first few weeks of the school year are the perfect time to craft a vision for your classroom culture and plan ways to build community with your kiddos. As educators, we want to create classroom spaces that make our students...
Over the past year, I’ve taken up boxing through Class Pass, a membership that allows you to try different workouts and gyms. I tried several boxing studios in my neighborhood. First, I started with the revered Rumble Boxing,...
When I moved into my current apartment, I left behind an ex-wife who was very handy and had every tool you could imagine. She could pretty much repair every household thing. This also meant that I didn’t need to focus on my...
It’s spring already, and you may be thinking ahead to your summer vacation. It’s coming soon, and I know we’re all excited here at LP headquarters. Meanwhile, you may be looking around your classroom, thinking it’s time to do...
When I was teaching in the classroom, I prioritized time for kids to share with partners during the reading workshop. This is important for a few reasons — building stamina helping kids read and speak longer during reading...
It’s time for another teacher confession. When I first started teaching, I paired up my students to do peer editing before publishing their writing. It seemed like a great idea, and it is. Just not the way I did it. After...
Recently, I finally gave in to peer pressure and bought an air fryer. So 2020, I know, but I couldn’t imagine adding another kitchen appliance to my roster back then. After months of feeling uninspired to cook anything and...
As I share articles here on various topics, one thing remains top of mind about the life of an educator that we don’t talk about often enough. It’s about showing up. As an educator, showing up each day for your kids is a daily...
The beginning of the calendar year or the new semester is the perfect time to think about goal-setting. No, not those new year’s resolutions that we all make (or vow not to make) and then forget about by February. Instead, I’m...
In this article, Vivian Chen, Literacy Partners senior staff developer, shares a story that will give you some clues as to what your English language learners may be feeling. In Vivian’s words… I’ll never forget walking into my...
In a recent workshop with two of our favorite writing teachers: Carl Anderson and Matt Glover, they talked about how you could do a workshop both synchronously and asynchronously. One of the main things they suggested is, if...
Written by Vivian Chen, Staff Developer, Literacy Partners. Recently, my friends’ daughter graduated from college. I got a text inviting me to a surprise graduation car parade for her. I didn’t want to go. That would mean...
Several weeks into sheltering in place, we ran a study group for teachers around how we can help parents and caregivers during this challenging time. I was blown away by how many people attended! The principal, coaches, and...
After visiting hundreds of schools, I’ve noticed there’s often confusion around the stages of the writing process. The old school way of teaching writing had everyone doing this: BRAINSTORM → PRE-WRITE → DRAFT → PUBLISH I’ve...
Your kids are at home for a stretch of time — whether this is for the summer months, spring break, or when the schools are closed. You’ll want to keep the momentum going for kids at home. The first thing you’ll want to do is...
Testing season is a busy time for all educators. Teachers are making sure the kids are ready, and Principals and leaders are making sure teachers are prepared. Testing time can go smoothly. Here are our top tips for getting kids...
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