Text-dependent analysis essays! From the moment that I first saw these forms of writing on our state tests I have both dreaded and a...

This week I started teaching my poetry unit, which is both exciting and scary! It's exciting because I love poetry, and I love the ch...

     Looking for a fun lesson set that incorporates STEM, writing, reading, and data collection? Try a paper airplane challenge! I'm ...

Choosing Feeders     For the widest variety of birds, think about your levels. Some birds like to eat from the ground, others from hang...

    Supporting all learners in a mixed ability classroom can be a daunting challenge. Over the years, I've found that having the righ...

    Outside, the snow is falling, and our classroom feeder is attracting many beautiful birds. Students are learning to observe and ask ques...

If it's December, I must be pulling out my hair over text structure! It seems that every year around this time I get to wondering where ...