I create reading comprehension resources for upper elementary teachers (Grades 3 - 5). My goal is to save them time while helping them create engaging reading lessons.
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I wish I could say I'm not the type to get nervous about meeting parents and guardians, but I 100% am. No matter how many back-to-school seasons I've gone through. I've gotten better at hiding it, but I still get butterflies. What I've found to be helpful is having the appearance of being extremely organized. Sure, it's nice if the room is completely set up, but that's not actually necessary to make a great impression. What is necessary is having systems in place for supplies, parent communication, and transportation. After all, that's what they want to know when they bring their child to you: where to put all their stuff, that you're going to work with them, and that you are going to get their child back to them safely at the end of the day. That's why I've created this set of Meet the Teacher Forms & Station Signs. This resource has everything you need to set up a smooth and stress-free Meet the Teacher Night. It includes ready-to-print station signs and forms that help you collect important info like how each child gets home, allergies or medical concerns, parent contact preferences, and more. The best part? It walks families through the classroom while giving you time to greet them without feeling frazzled or disorganized. Youâll look calm and put-together. (Even if you still have piles of books and supplies scattered around the room.) Just print, set it out, and youâre ready to go.
You've got enough on your plate during back-to-school season. Let's take this one thing off your list. Wishing you a smooth start and a great Meet the Teacher Night! |
Cultivating Critical Readers
I create reading comprehension resources for upper elementary teachers (Grades 3 - 5). My goal is to save them time while helping them create engaging reading lessons.
This week is a balancing act. Kids want fun, you want calm, and everyone just wants to make it to break with smiles still intact. Here are three simple ideas that bring a little structure and joy to the last days of the semester without adding more to your workload. 1. Have a Cozy Reading Day Invite students to bring one item from home that makes them feel cozy. This could be a small pillow, a stuffed animal, or a blanket. Then give them time to curl up with a book for thirty to forty-five...
Tapping pencils, fiddling with the stuff in their desks, and constant picking at name tags. Hate the sounds of this little classroom symphony? Let's give those busy little hands something meaningful to do. Thatâs where the Reading Interactive Notebook comes in. These notebooks transform restless energy into hands-on learning. Students stay engaged while building lasting skills, and you save valuable time planning lessons that check all the boxes: standards-aligned, engaging, and rigorous....
The first thing I do when I'm deciding between books is look up the reviews and ratings on Goodreads. They give me a quick peek into what people loved, what they hated, andâwithout spoilersâwhether itâs the kind of book Iâll enjoy. Thatâs why I think itâs so important to teach our students how to write real book reviews. One-pagers and poster-style book reports look nice, but they donât translate into anything our kids will use as lifelong readers. Don't get me wrong, they have their place,...