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Sarah Fiedeldey
- Nov 12, 2019
The Stars Align: Bringing Reading & Writing Together Through Shared Reading
What is Shared Reading? As literacy instructors, we aim for the reading and writing instruction we provide to fit together in a way that...
Pam Koutrakos
- Nov 6, 2019
Building Students’ Vision So They Can Put the Grammar Pieces Together
Imagine you have been handed a 1,000 piece puzzle… in a plastic bag. There is no helpful picture on the outside of the box to provide...
Laura Sarsten
- Nov 5, 2019
Developing the Story of WE
Often in the beginning of the year we are tirelessly working on routines and structures that will help students develop independence,...
Pam Koutrakos
- Oct 8, 2019
The Secret to Language Standard Success: Charting the Path for a Year-Long Journey
People (and even some animals!) have used the stars as a navigation tool since prehistoric times. Likewise, in the modern world of...
Pam Koutrakos
- Sep 27, 2019
MAKERspace-Styled Tinkering with Grammar and Conventions
Language is art. Grammar is meant to be playful and empowering. These are my core beliefs but once upon a time, I believed—and...