Ten Brain Based Learning Strategies

If you have been reading my blog for a while, you know that I'm absolutely fascinated by the br…

Developing Writing Fluency

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

Lessons Learned

This is a story I often repeat to the parents of my students. It's about my daughter's first ice s…

Martin Luther King Jr. Books, Videos, and Resources

I love teaching my students about Martin Luther King Jr.    He was an incredible man, and stood for peace! …

Writer's Workshop

Have I mentioned I'm a big fan of Writer's Workshop ?  I've been doing Writer's Workshop in…