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In upper elementary and middle school, we often lose our boy readers. What can we do to keep them interested? This post includes book recommendations you might try and links to websites for other recommendations too. Check it out if you're needing support.

Finding Great Books for Boys

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As teachers, it's important to know books. We need to know titles that appeal to all types of learners and their specific interests. Clearly, there are authors who choose to…

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This month honors strong women in history, and I thought I'd share a collection of books that have strong female protagonists and/or books that showcase the lives of strong women. This post includes book recommendations and activity ideas.

Read Aloud Ideas Featuring Strong Women Protagonists

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This month honors strong women in history, and I thought I'd share a collection of books that have strong female protagonists and/or books that showcase the lives of strong women.…

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Every reading specialist needs to know what's available to make the best match to the readers they're serving, and in order to make the best choice, you have to know what's available. in this post, ten titles are shared with ideas on how to use them.

10 Must Read Picture Books for the Elementary Classroom

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Every teacher needs to know picture books and authors to make the best match to the readers they're serving. Knowing picture books also helps when you're planning lessons. Today, I'd…

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I am putting together a K-5 Author Study Planner, I am putting together a K-5 Author Study Planner, and I'm curious which authors you feature and at what grade level. Can you please reply with the grade level first and then the authors. For Kindergarten, I have Mo Willems, Bill Martin, Eric Carle, Rosemary Wells, David Shannon, Laura Numeroff, Helen Lester, Donald Crews, and Lois Ehlert. This will be a resource freebie I offer on my website once I'm done, so I'd love your opinions. PS. I prefer picture book authors. Thanks so much for your input!
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My paper bag books address comprehension skills, alphabet recognition and sounds as well as word building. Click HERE to check them out.

Partner Plays

Partner plays are fantastic for tutoring sessions as well as in your literacy workstations. Click HERE to see them all.

Poem of the Week Resources

Regardless of your students’ level, you’ll find poetry sets that they will love. These original poems include activities to support fluency and comprehension. 

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