The first day of school is SO busy! The days leading up to the first day are filled with preparing the classroom and meetings. I want to tak

Just as we build a community of readers in reading we must do the same in Writing. We have to share the kind of writer we are so students w

A Reader’s Toolkit is developed over time. It’s not just a computer program thrown at kids with a bunch of questions about reading that the

When launching Reader’s Workshop, students are guided through lessons that will build a community of readers that will grow together. Durin

The Reader's Notebook can be the most powerful instructional tool within the classroom. The Reader's Notebook is the place in whic

Launching Readers Workshop is more than just guiding students through organization lessons. Launching Readers’ Workshop is providing time for students to discover themselves as readers and develop their reading interests while learning strategies and skills that will develop their reading proficiency. Readers' Workshop is the time where your learners will live like readers. Here are some tips, strategies and tools for getting your Readers' Workshop started. As a mentor t