Welcome to my literacy blog for classroom teachers!
Mrs. Spitzer’s Garden, One Book that Warms the Teacher’s Soul
It’s hard to believe we’re already talking about and thinking about Back to School, but alas, some of our colleagues are back in full swing already. Their gardens are all
8+ Benefits of Using a Book Series to Build Lifelong Readers
Reading a book series is a common experience among children from early elementary and on. In my early elementary years, I wasn’t much of a reader (gasp!), and it’s my
5 Essential Skills to Teach For Comprehension Success
We all know comprehension is the goal of reading. As a teacher, it’s important to help young learners understand and retain information they read. To achieve this, practicing five essential
5 Ways to Incorporate December Teaching Resources into a Festive yet Inclusive Month
Finding December teaching resources that work for all can be tricky. Those who celebrate Christmas or Hanakkah enjoy all of the holiday things, but in public education, we must be
5+ Effective Ways to Teach Author’s Purpose to Young Learners
Author’s purpose seems to be a problematic skill for young kids, but it doesn’t have to be. If teachers have the tools to break down the skill for kids, they
How to Use Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day to Teach Reading Skills
An all time classic, Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day celebrates it’s 50th birthday this year. This timeless tale by Judith Viorst is perfect for the
