reading Archives - Fresh Ideas for Teaching

Literacy ·

Building a Culture of Readers

Liz Janusz|
5/31/23|

I know the end of the school year is near, but I can’t seem to stop thinking about next year already! I have many goals…

Author Spotlight ·

Eight Habits for Reading and Writing Success

Kelly Gallagher|
4/11/23|

Those of us who have been in the classroom for a long time have noticed a marked fall-off in the reading and writing habits of…

Summer Learning ·

Start with Building Connections, Community, and Engagement

Zachary Champagne|
3/20/23|

Ideas for Summer Learning Programs As we think about building inclusive and welcoming summer learning programs for our students, I believe there are two foundational…

Literacy ·

Tips for Engaging Readers and Writers in K-12 Classrooms

Karen Miller|
9/21/22|

Keeping students engaged in learning is one of the most important and difficult tasks a teacher faces. In the past few years, we have seen…

Literacy ·

In a Reading Slump?

Liz Janusz|
4/29/21|

Reading slumps are totally real. Sometimes I do really well for a period of time, consuming book after book, bringing stacks home from school, and…

Literacy ·

3 Steps To Start a Margin Project In Your School

Liz Janusz|
10/1/20|

*This Margin Project was all done pre-COVID. For the time being many of us do not have access to share physical books. This considered, perhaps…

Distance Learning ·

Strengthening Writing and Media Literacy Instruction During Distance Learning

Jamie Downey|
9/9/20|

I recently got a chance to talk with Dr. Ernest Morrell, Coyle Professor of Literacy Education at the University of Notre Dame, who shared some…

Literacy ·

Yes! Graphic Novels are REAL books!

Liz Janusz|
2/26/20|

“My kids are only bringing home graphic novels to read!” “Ugh, they’re only checking out graphic novels!” “They’re not really reading with a graphic novel.”…