Drill and Kill? Do Students Still Need to Memorize?

The words "Drill and Kill" refer to rote learning.  They imply that rote learn…

Wondering what will keep them engaged the last week before Christmas?

If you are already on vacation, congratulations for surviving! If you're still going, like I am, you…

Developing Writing Fluency

I struggled with my Writer's Workshop time, thinking about how my students had fantastic ideas, yet the…