Monday
Pay It Forward (Part 2): Writing Essentials
This post offers a checklist of instructional strategies for teaching writing in grades K-2.
Tuesday
Pay It Forward (Part 3): Reading Essentials
A checklist of important elements of elementary reading instruction, including reflective questions for each element.
Wednesday
Yoga, Piano Lessons, and Culinary Skills
This blog looks at the importance of actual reading and writing practice in classrooms, as opposed to teacher-focused lessons.
Thursday
How Does the Common Core Honor Practice? (Part 1)
We continue our exploration of the importance of practice by looking at the emphasis the author’s of the Common Core placed on practice in the writing anchor standards.
Friday
Friday Favorites: Revisiting “Matters of Consequence”
What are the “matters of consequence” that drive your instructional decision making?
