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Advice for Newish Teachers Part 24 from 2018-08-27T10:00

This is an exciting mini series that offers 10 helpful pieces of advice for new(ish) teachers in every episode!  The advice shared will benefit ALL teachers, but especially those just beginning ...

Advice for New(ish) Teachers Part 23 from 2018-08-24T10:00

This is an exciting mini series that offers 10 helpful pieces of advice for new(ish) teachers in every episode!  The advice shared will benefit ALL teachers, but especially those just beginning ...

Advice for New(ish) Teachers Part 22 from 2018-08-23T10:00

This is an exciting mini series that offers 10 helpful pieces of advice for new(ish) teachers in every episode!  The advice shared will benefit ALL teachers, but especially those just beginning ...

Advice for New(ish) Teachers Part 21 from 2018-08-22T10:00

This is an exciting mini series that offers 10 helpful pieces of advice for new(ish) teachers in every episode!  The advice shared will benefit ALL teachers, but especially those just beginning ...

Advice for New(ish) Teachers Part 20 from 2018-08-21T10:00

This is an exciting mini series that offers 10 helpful pieces of advice for new(ish) teachers in every episode!  The advice shared will benefit ALL teachers, but especially those just beginning ...

Advice for New(ish) Teachers Part 19 from 2018-08-20T10:00

This is an exciting mini series that offers 10 helpful pieces of advice for new(ish) teachers in every episode!  The advice shared will benefit ALL teachers, but especially those just beginning ...

Advice for New(ish) Teachers Part 18 from 2018-08-17T10:00

This is an exciting mini series that offers 10 helpful pieces of advice for new(ish) teachers in every episode!  The advice shared will benefit ALL teachers, but especially those just beginning ...

Advice for New(ish) Teachers Part 17 from 2018-08-16T10:00

This is an exciting mini series that offers 10 helpful pieces of advice for new(ish) teachers in every episode!  The advice shared will benefit ALL teachers, but especially those just beginning ...

Advice for New(ish) Teachers Part 16 from 2018-08-15T10:00

This is an exciting mini series that offers 10 helpful pieces of advice for new(ish) teachers in every episode!  The advice shared will benefit ALL teachers, but especially those just beginning ...

Advice for New(ish) Teachers Part 15 from 2018-08-14T10:00

This is an exciting mini series that offers 10 helpful pieces of advice for new(ish) teachers in every episode!  The advice shared will benefit ALL teachers, but especially those just beginning ...

Advice for New(ish) Teachers Part 14 from 2018-08-13T10:00

This is an exciting mini series that offers 10 helpful pieces of advice for new(ish) teachers in every episode!  The advice shared will benefit ALL teachers, but especially those just beginning ...

Advice for New(ish) Teachers Part 13 from 2018-08-10T10:00

This is an exciting mini series that offers 10 helpful pieces of advice for new(ish) teachers in every episode!  The advice shared will benefit ALL teachers, but especially those just beginning ...

Advice for New(ish) Teachers Part 12 from 2018-08-09T10:00

This is an exciting mini series that offers 10 helpful pieces of advice for new(ish) teachers in every episode!  The advice shared will benefit ALL teachers, but especially those just beginning ...

Advice for New(ish) Teachers Part 11 from 2018-08-08T10:00

This is an exciting mini series that offers 10 helpful pieces of advice for new(ish) teachers in every episode!  The advice shared will benefit ALL teachers, but especially those just beginning ...

Advice for New(ish) Teachers Part 10 from 2018-08-07T10:00

This is an exciting mini series that offers 10 helpful pieces of advice for new(ish) teachers in every episode!  The advice shared will benefit ALL teachers, but especially those just beginning ...

Advice for New(ish) Teachers Part 9 from 2018-08-06T10:00

This is an exciting mini series that offers 10 helpful pieces of advice for new(ish) teachers in every episode!  The advice shared will benefit ALL teachers, but especially those just beginning ...

Advice for New(ish) Teachers Part 8 from 2018-08-03T10:00

This is an exciting mini series that offers 10 helpful pieces of advice for new(ish) teachers in every episode!  The advice shared will benefit ALL teachers, but especially those just beginning ...

Advice for New(ish) Teachers Part 7 from 2018-08-02T10:00

This is an exciting mini series that offers 10 helpful pieces of advice for new(ish) teachers in every episode!  The advice shared will benefit ALL teachers, but especially those just beginning ...

Advice for New(ish) Teachers Part 6 from 2018-08-01T10:00

This is an exciting mini series that offers 10 helpful pieces of advice for new(ish) teachers in every episode!  The advice shared will benefit ALL teachers, but especially those just beginning ...

Advice for New(ish) Teachers Part 5 from 2018-07-31T10:00

This is an exciting mini series that offers 10 helpful pieces of advice for new(ish) teachers in every episode!  The advice shared will benefit ALL teachers, but especially those just beginning ...

Advice for New(ish) Teachers Part 4 from 2018-07-30T10:00

This is an exciting mini series that offers 10 helpful pieces of advice for new(ish) teachers in every episode!  The advice shared will benefit ALL teachers, but especially those just beginning ...

Advice for New(ish) Teachers Part 3 from 2018-07-27T10:00

This is an exciting mini series that offers 10 helpful pieces of advice for new(ish) teachers in every episode!  The advice shared will benefit ALL teachers, but especially those just beginning ...

Advice for New(ish) Teachers Part 2 from 2018-07-26T10:00

This is an exciting mini series that offers 10 helpful pieces of advice for new(ish) teachers in every episode!  The advice shared will benefit ALL teachers, but especially those just beginning ...

Advice for New(ish) Teachers Part 1 from 2018-07-25T10:00

This is an exciting mini series that offers 10 helpful pieces of advice for new(ish) teachers in every episode!  The advice shared will benefit ALL teachers, but especially those just beginning ...

Ideas to Build Equity in Your Classroom from 2018-07-24T10:00

Learn how to create a mission statement for your classroom community in this episode.  

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The One Conversation You MUST Have With Students from 2018-07-23T10:00

Today's episode is extra special because I share a personal story with you to help think about one VERY important conversation you MUST have with your class at the beginning of the year, and thr...

Favorite Teacher Hacks Take 15 from 2018-07-19T10:00

I hope you enjoy today's episode as part of the 3 week series called, "Favorite Teacher Hacks."  Each day I'm sharing 4 amazing teaching tips from teachers just like you.  These tips are all GAM...

Favorite Teacher Hacks Take 14 from 2018-07-18T10:00

I hope you enjoy today's episode as part of the 3 week series called, "Favorite Teacher Hacks."  Each day I'm sharing 4 amazing teaching tips from teachers just like you.  These tips are all GAM...

Favorite Teacher Hacks Take 13 from 2018-07-17T10:00

I hope you enjoy today's episode as part of the 3 week series called, "Favorite Teacher Hacks."  Each day I'm sharing 4 amazing teaching tips from teachers just like you.  These tips are all GAM...

Favorite Teacher Hacks Take 12 from 2018-07-16T10:00

I hope you enjoy today's episode as part of the 3 week series called, "Favorite Teacher Hacks."  Each day I'm sharing 4 amazing teaching tips from teachers just like you.  These tips are all GAM...

Favorite Teacher Hacks Take 11 from 2018-07-13T10:00

I hope you enjoy today's episode as part of the 3 week series called, "Favorite Teacher Hacks."  Each day I'm sharing 4 amazing teaching tips from teachers just like you.  These tips are all GAM...

Favorite Teacher Hacks Take 10 from 2018-07-12T10:00

I hope you enjoy today's episode as part of the 3 week series called, "Favorite Teacher Hacks."  Each day I'm sharing 4 amazing teaching tips from teachers just like you.  These tips are all GAM...

Favorite Teacher Hacks Take 9 from 2018-07-11T10:00

I hope you enjoy today's episode as part of the 3 week series called, "Favorite Teacher Hacks."  Each day I'm sharing 4 amazing teaching tips from teachers just like you.  These tips are all GAM...

Favorite Teacher Hacks Take 8 from 2018-07-10T10:00

I hope you enjoy today's episode as part of the 3 week series called, "Favorite Teacher Hacks."  Each day I'm sharing 4 amazing teaching tips from teachers just like you.  These tips are all GAM...

Favorite Teacher Hacks Take 7 from 2018-07-09T10:00

I hope you enjoy today's episode as part of the 3 week series called, "Favorite Teacher Hacks."  Each day I'm sharing 4 amazing teaching tips from teachers just like you.  These tips are all GAM...

Favorite Teacher Hacks Take 6 from 2018-07-06T10:00

I hope you enjoy today's episode as part of the 3 week series called, "Favorite Teacher Hacks."  Each day I'm sharing 4 amazing teaching tips from teachers just like you.  These tips are all GAM...

Favorite Teacher Hacks Take 5 from 2018-07-05T10:00

I hope you enjoy today's episode as part of the 3 week series called, "Favorite Teacher Hacks."  Each day I'm sharing 4 amazing teaching tips from teachers just like you.  These tips are all GAM...

Favorite Teacher Hacks Take 4 from 2018-07-04T10:00

I hope you enjoy today's episode as part of the 3 week series called, "Favorite Teacher Hacks."  Each day I'm sharing 4 amazing teaching tips from teachers just like you.  These tips are all GAM...

Favorite Teacher Hacks Take 3 from 2018-07-03T10:00

I hope you enjoy today's episode as part of the 3 week series called, "Favorite Teacher Hacks."  Each day I'm sharing 4 amazing teaching tips from teachers just like you.  These tips are all GAM...

Favorite Teacher Hacks Take 2 from 2018-07-02T10:00

I hope you enjoy today's episode as part of the 3 week series called, "Favorite Teacher Hacks."  Each day I'm sharing 4 amazing teaching tips from teachers just like you.  These tips are all GAM...

Favorite Teacher Hacks Take 1 from 2018-06-29T10:00

I am very excited to introduce a new mini series I'll be hosting for daily for the next 3 weeks called, "Favorite Teacher Hacks."  Each day I'll share 4 amazing teaching tips from teachers just ...

A Literacy Schedule with a 90 Minute Block from 2018-06-28T10:00

If you have just 90 minutes a day to teach all your literacy subjects, listen in to hear how you can fit it all in.

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A Literacy Schedule with a 2 Hour Block from 2018-06-26T10:00

If you have 2 hours to teach all your literacy instruction each day, listen in for ideas on how to get it all scheduled in the most effective way!

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Day 89 A Literacy Scheudle with a 2 Hour Block from 2018-06-25T10:00

If you have 2 hours to teach all your literacy instruction each day, listen in for ideas on how to get it all scheduled in the most effective way!

If you'd like more teaching tips, visit ...

Day 88 A Literacy Scheudle with a 3 Hour Block from 2018-06-22T10:00

Teachers ask me all the time what a typical literacy schedule looks like.  Listen in to hear how I used to set up my literacy blocks!!

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What Happens in a Language Arts Block from 2018-06-21T10:00

Listen in to hear how I structure and schedule language arts for either a 60 minute, 45 minute, or 30 minute block.

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20180613 1011 Recording from 2018-06-20T10:00

Listen in to hear how I recommend setting up a 30 minute writing workshop daily schedule!  

If you'd like to learn more about scheduling reading and writing workshops, visit Listen

Day 85 A 45 Minute Writing Workshop Routine from 2018-06-19T10:00

Listen in to hear how I recommend setting up a 45 minute writing workshop daily schedule!  

If you'd like to learn more about scheduling reading and writing workshops, visit Listen

Day 84 A 60 Minute Writing Workshop Routine from 2018-06-18T10:00

Listen in to hear how I recommend setting up a 60 minute writing workshop daily schedule!  

If you'd like to learn more about scheduling reading and writing workshops, visit Listen

Day 83 A 30 Minute Reading Workshop from 2018-06-15T10:00

One of the biggest questions I get asked is, "Jen, how do you set up your daily reading workshop routine?"

Listen in today to hear how I recommend teaching reading if you have a 30 minute...

Day 82 A 45 Minute Reading Workshop from 2018-06-14T10:00

One of the biggest questions I get asked is, "Jen, how do you set up your daily reading workshop routine?"

Listen in today to hear how I recommend teaching reading if you have a 45 minute...

Day 81 A 60 Minute Reading Block from 2018-06-13T10:00

One of the biggest questions I get asked is, "Jen, how do you set up your daily reading workshop routine?"

Listen in today to hear how I recommend teaching reading if you have a 60 minute...

4 Ways to Motivate Reluctant Readers from 2018-06-12T10:00

If you're like most teachers, than you have some reluctant readers in your class.  Listen in for 4 of my favorite strategies/mindsets to helping reluctant readers. 

If you'd like more tea...

How to Motivate Reluctant Readers from 2018-06-11T10:00

Learn about the 2 different types of motivation behind reading and help build the reluctant readers in your class today!

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3 Tiers of Reading Instruction from 2018-06-08T10:00

There are 3 tiers for literacy instruction that are commonly used across many grade levels and schools.  Listen in to hear a description of each tier.

If you teach literacy and would like...

Inside a Vocabulary Notebook from 2018-06-07T10:00

See inside a vocabulary notebook in today's episode.  I'll go over the 3 parts of a notebook and how each part builds on the next for a rich vocabulary curriculum that lasts all year.

If ...

Why Vocabulary Notebooks? from 2018-06-06T10:00

Vocabulary notebooks are an invaluable tool to use in the classroom all year long.  Listen in to hear 6 big reasons whey they're so amazing, and make a short list of materials you need to get st...

3 Types of Vocabulary Words from 2018-06-05T10:00

Listen in to this episode to hear about the 3 distinct types of vocabulary words, and think about which are most important to teach during vocabulary instruction.

If you teach in grades 3...

8 Shades to Knowing a Word from 2018-06-04T10:00

Have you ever said, "my students know that word," and then thought, do they really know that word?  There are 8 shades to fully understanding a word.  Listen in to this episode to hear ...

5 Reasons to Teach Vocabulary Intentionally Each Week from 2018-06-01T10:00

If you have ever wondered why students are not retaining new vocabulary words that you are reading to them, it may be because they need more than to listen to books with great vocabulary; they n...

Signs Students are Strong with Silent Reading Fluency from 2018-05-30T10:00

Use today's tips to help you notice when students are reading with great oral reading fluency or not.  Today's episode is awesome because I'll give you several practical ways to notice students ...

Signs Students Struggle with Silent Reading Fluency from 2018-05-29T10:00

Sometimes it can be a challenge to know if students are struggling with silent reading fluency or not.  Today's episode is great because I'll give you several practical ways to watch if a studen...

Signs Students Struggle with Oral Reading Fluency from 2018-05-28T10:00

Sometimes it can be a challenge to know if students are struggling with oral reading fluency or not.  Today's episode is great because I'll give you several practical ways to watch if a student ...

3 More Characteristics of Fluent Reading from 2018-05-25T10:00

Have you ever wondered, what does fluent reading look like?  In this episode we'll chat about 3 characteristics of fluent reading.  We'll break it down into 3 workable parts to help students. Listen

3 Characteristics of Fluent Reading from 2018-05-24T10:00

Have you ever wondered, what does fluent reading look like?  In this episode we'll chat about 3 characteristics of fluent reading.  We'll break it down into 3 workable parts to help students. Listen

7 Reasons to Teach Reading Fluency from 2018-05-23T10:00

Reading fluency is such a critical reading skills that requires lots of direction instruction and practice.  Listen in to today's episode to hear about 7 big reasons to teach fluency.

Che...

Preparing for Interactive Read Alouds from 2018-05-22T10:00

Because Interactive Read Alouds are so important and play a major role in all literacy instruction, we should spend some time thinking deeply about how to prepare for them! 

Check this li...

5 Simple Steps in Interactive Read Alouds from 2018-05-21T10:00

Today's episode is awesome because it breaks down how to plan and administer an amazing IRA in 5 simple steps.  You're not going to want to miss this episode if you teaching reading and writing ...

5 Big Payoffs to Interactive Read Alouds from 2018-05-18T10:00

Not only are IRA's so much fun, they also offer 5 BIG payoffs that every students can take advantage off!  Listen in to hear what these payoffs are.

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6 Characteristics of Interactive Read Alouds from 2018-05-17T10:00

Interactive Read Alouds are really the heart and soul of SO much related to literacy instruction.  They can be the FOUNDATION to your reading and writing workshops.  Listen in for the 6 big char...

A Typical Monday in Differentiated Spelling from 2018-05-16T10:00

Listen in and hear what happens on a typical Monday with a differentiated spelling curriculum.

To see and interactive spelling program for grades 2-5 visit Listen

Setting Up Spelling Notebooks from 2018-05-15T10:00

You're going to love listening to this episode, where I break down what's inside a spelling notebook!  

To see and interactive spelling program for grades 2-5 visit Listen

Managing a Differentiated Spelling Program from 2018-05-14T10:00

Are you wondering how in the world you can administer 30 different spelling tests each week if each student has a different spelling list?  I'll show you how in this episode.  It's actually quit...

Traditional Spelling v. Differentiated Spelling from 2018-05-11T10:00

If you are tired of using the same old traditional spelling approach and wondering if there is something better, then listen in to this episode.  I have great news for you!! 

To see and i...

A Fresh Take on Interactive Notebooks from 2018-05-10T10:00

If you are wondering if there's more to interactive notebooks than cutting and pasting, I'm here to tell you...there is!  Listen in to hear my take on how interactive notebooks should be interac...

Expanding Learning from Interactive Edits from 2018-05-09T10:00

Today we dive into ways we can take students' responses to interactive edits and use them for our grammar instruction.  This is the best kind of instruction because we are covering a needed skil...

2 Ways to Use Interactive Edits from 2018-05-08T10:00

Listen in for 2 ways you can use interactive edits in your classroom and create stronger grammar and mechanics lessons today! 

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Looking Closely at Interactive Edits from 2018-05-07T10:00

In this episode we look at a sample interactive edit and think about some things students might say in response to their edit.  We start talking about how we can use their response to create ama...

Interactive Edits vs. Daily Oral Language from 2018-05-06T10:00

In this episode you'll learn the difference between and interactive edit and daily oral language.  There is a HUGE difference, and one of these strategies is far more effective than the other.  ...

My Current Favorite Reading App from 2018-05-05T10:00

This is my current favorite reading app and I can't wait to share it with you!  Listen in and hear how we are using this at home now.  

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A Lesson on Building Writing Stamina from 2018-05-04T10:00

So often our young writers struggle with being able to focus on their writing work for more than a few minutes.  Today I'll share one of my favorite writing mini lessons with you on how to help ...

A Few More Writing Prompt Ideas from 2018-05-03T10:00

Today I'm sharing two more ideas for getting kids writing, building their stamina, and finding their unique writing voice.

See some great writing prompts here:  Listen

A Word About Writing Prompts from 2018-05-02T10:00

There are some writing prompts that work great...and others that are not so good.  Learn the difference and pick up some prompt ideas in this episode.

See some great writing prompts here:...

An End Of Year Time Capsule from 2018-04-30T10:00

Today I'm sharing another one of my favorite end-of-the-year activities.  I hope it sparks some new, fun ideas for you and your students. 

If you would like to see the writing project tha...

A Fun Idea for The End of The School Year from 2018-04-29T10:00

Today I'm sharing one of my all-time FAVORITE things to do with students at the end of the school year.  I hope you enjoy!

You can check out the resource that matches this idea by visitin...

2 More Ways to Prevent The Summer Slide from 2018-04-28T10:00

Learn two more ways you can prepare your students to avoid the reading summer slide and go back to school in the fall with tons of summer reading practice! 

If you are interested in regis...

2 Ways to Prevent The Summer Slide from 2018-04-27T10:00

Learn two ways you can prepare your students to avoid the reading summer slide and go back to school in the fall with tons of summer reading practice! 

If you are interested in registerin...

What is the Summer Slide? from 2018-04-26T10:00

Have you heard of the summer slide?  I can tell you it's not a good thing!  But, there are many ways to prevent it.

In this episode I talk about the phenomenon known as the summer slide. ...

5 Final Thoughts About Teaching Reading from 2018-04-25T10:00

Today I'm going to share 5 more thoughts about teaching reading.  I'll share some ideas about book clubs and what reading really is.

I hope this chat sparks some new, fun, and ex...

5 Big Thoughts About Teaching With Read Alouds from 2018-04-24T10:00

Today I'm sharing 5 big ideas about teaching reading skills using picture books as examples.  These ideas are mostly the correct mindset we as teachers need to have surrounding how we incorporat...

4 More Thoughts About Teaching Reading from 2018-04-23T10:00

These 4 big ideas will hopefully help you feel more confident and excited about teaching reading with your class.  They may give you a new perspective, or spark and idea of something you want to...

4 Thoughts About Teaching Reading from 2018-04-22T10:00

Today I'm sharing 4 big ideas about teaching reading.  These ideas are mostly the correct mindset we as teachers need to have surrounding how we teach reading to our kids.  

My challenge ...

5 Thoughts About Teaching Literacy from 2018-04-21T10:00

Today I'm sharing 5 somewhat random thoughts about teaching literacy.  I say random because each idea is not necessarily tied to the next, but they are all really powerful thoughts for teachers ...

10 Quick Thoughts About Teaching Writing from 2018-04-20T10:00

Today I'm sharing 10 little nuggets of knowledge all related to teaching writing.  

My challenge to you is to latch on to one or two of these aha moments for teaching writing, spend the d...

The Most Important Thing You'll Do All Year from 2018-04-19T10:00

This episode might just be the most important topic I've covered yet.  And, it could be the most important thing you do all year in literacy.  The best part...it's SUPER easy to implement.  Chec...

Classroom Library Do's and Don'ts from 2018-04-18T10:00

Discover 4 thing to do and things NOT to do with your classroom library in today's episode.

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Classroom Library Organization from 2018-04-17T10:00

Learn some new creative and practical ways to keep your classroom library organized throughout the year!

If you'd like more teaching tips, you can check out Listen