Episodes
Sept. 20, 2023
The Real MVP of Your Literacy Block
In this episode:
Listen in as I talk about how the mini lesson is a versatile tool that can be used to teach each component of your literacy block.
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We talk about:
How the mini lesson is the tool that yo...
Sept. 13, 2023
How to Not Stay Stuck In Survival Mode
In this episode:
Listen in as I talk about how to craft a realistic time management plan for the beginning of the school year.
We talk about:
My go to beginning of the school year tips for teachers which are:
-Take good ca...
Sept. 7, 2023
What matters most in your literacy classroom at the beginning of the school year?
In this episode: Listen in as I talk about my top three tips for starting the school year off strong in your literacy classroom. We talk about: -Helping students see themselves as readers -Getting to know your students as rea...
Sept. 7, 2023
What to prioritize when you're new to a grade level
In this episode: Listen in as I talk about the two things you need to know about your students when you are changing grade levels. We talk about: -What you need to prioritize most when changing grade levels. -What not to do w...
May 25, 2023
That's a wrap...A Recap Episode
In this episode: Listen in as I wrap up season 5 of the podcast. We talk about: The top 5 most listened to episodes of the podcast this season and the main takeaways. I also mentioned how we can hang out face to face this sum...
May 16, 2023
What's the deal with self care? How to Prioritize Self Care As An Upper Elementary Teacher
In this episode: Listen in as I talk about the third question you need to ask yourself as you reflect on this past school year in your classroom. We talk about: 1. What- What does it mean to take care of yourself? 2. Why- Why...
May 9, 2023
How to Reflect on Challenges in Your Upper Elementary Literacy Classroom
In this episode: Listen in as I talk about the second question you need to ask yourself as you reflect on this past school year in your classroom. We talk about: 1.What- What does it mean to reflect on the challenges that you...
May 2, 2023
What's Going Right In Your Upper Elementary Classroom? An End Of Year Reflection
In this episode: Listen in as I talk about the first question you need to ask yourself as you reflect on this past school year in your classroom. We talk about: 1.What- What does it mean to reflect on what is going well in yo...
April 25, 2023
Why Should I Read What My Upper Elementary Students Read?
In this episode: Listen in as I interview Stacey Riedmiller of Literacy for Big Kids. We talk about the what, the why and the how of reading what your students are reading. We talk about: 1 .What- What does it mean to read wh...
April 18, 2023
How Do I Support Struggling Students in Upper Elementary?
In this episode:
After listening to this episode you will leave with clarity around the what, the why and the how of supporting struggling students in the upper elementary classroom.
I talk about:
1.What- What does it mean t...
April 11, 2023
How do I differentiate instruction in the upper elementary literacy classroom?
In this episode: After listening to this episode you will leave with clarity around the what, the why and the how of differentiated instruction in the upper elementary classroom. I talk about: 1.What- What is differentiated i...
April 4, 2023
What is Tier One Instruction in the Upper Elementary Classroom?
In this episode:
After listening to this episode you will leave with clarity around the what, the why and the how of tier 1 instruction in the literacy classroom.
I talk about:
1.What- What is high quality tier 1 instruction...
March 28, 2023
How do I help my upper elementary students bridge the gap to independence?
In this episode: After listening to this episode you will leave equipped with tangible steps to help students be able to independently execute the skills you teach them. I talk about: 1.What exactly do we mean when we say we ...
March 21, 2023
How Do I Find a Rigorous Resource For My Upper Elementary Students?
In this episode: After listening to this episode you will leave equipped to choose or create a resource that is appropriately rigorous for your students. I talk about: 1.What rigor is and what it isn’t. 2. Why we want to find...
March 13, 2023
How Do I Choose A Quality Upper Elementary Resource ?
In this episode: After listening to this episode you will leave equipped to choose resources that help you teach your students. I talk about: 1.What your most undervalued resource is….hint it’s not your pal google. 2. Why you...
March 6, 2023
Writing Across The Content Areas in Upper Elementary With The Renewed Teacher Part 2
In this episode: Krystal Smith aka The Renewed Teacher and I continue our conversation about writing instruction in the upper elementary classroom. Listen in as Krystal and I continue to discuss the what, why and how of writi...
Feb. 27, 2023
Writing Across Content Areas in Upper Elementary With The Renewed Teacher Part 1
In this episode: Krystal aka The renewed teacher breaks down the what, the why and the how of incorporating writing across content areas. We talk about: What- Incorporating writing across content areas means creating authenti...
Feb. 21, 2023
How do I use one text for multiple mini lessons in an upper elementary classroom?
In this episode: After listening to this episode you will leave equipped with the what, the why and the how of using one text for multiple mini lessons. I talk about: What a mentor text is and its purpose in the RLA classroom...
Feb. 14, 2023
Teaching Main Idea in Upper Elementary
In this episode:
After listening to this episode you will leave with the what, the why and the how of teaching students how to determine the main idea. I even include a couple of bonus tips, that includes how to put it all to...
Feb. 7, 2023
How Do I Support My High Upper Elementary Readers?
In this episode: I lay the foundation of what needs to be in place before we reach for the extras that we think of when we think of supporting high readers. I talk about: What support for on and above level readers should loo...
Jan. 17, 2023
How To Use Historical Fiction To Teach Black History
In this episode: You will learn how to use historical fiction to teach black history. Turns out you don’t have to wait until Black History Month to teach it. I talk about: Why using historical fiction helps you expose student...
Jan. 5, 2023
What To Say Yes To During A Crazy Season
In this episode: Listen in as I tell you what I said yes to when my school year took an unexpected turn. I talk about saying yes to: 1.Creating monotony as a way to create stability 2. Taking the stance of learner 3. Working ...
Dec. 8, 2022
Mid-Year Check in for Upper Elementary Teachers
In this episode:
Listen in as I give you tangible steps that you can use to conduct your mid-year check in. I even get vulnerable and do mine here on the podcast so that you can see how easy and beneficial it is to do one.
I ...
Nov. 30, 2022
How Do I Teach Poetry in Upper Elementary?
In this episode: You will walk away with clear steps for how to launch and teach your next poetry unit. I talk about: I talk about the what, the why and the how of teaching your next poetry reading unit. 1. The What- A type o...