Spreading research- based practices and the joy of reading.
Building a reader’s community in your classroom is a way to motivate middle and high school readers. Many middle and high school students struggle to read much less have a desire to read for pleasure. Yet, reading can help students develop critical thinking skills, learn new information, and expand their …
Read MoreBuilding a Reader’s Community to Motivate Middle and High School Readers
So many teachers have questions on how-to run book clubs in classroom especially in the middle and high school level. I was asked this question in a Facebook group and I felt that the answer would be a perfect blog. Book clubs are one of the best ways to engage …
Read MoreHow to Run Book Clubs In Classrooms: Especially in Middle And High School
A few common questions I often see in teacher social media spaces are “What books do you read with your students?” or “What’s your favorite book to read with your students and why?” While these are valid questions, they don’t always help teachers who are just starting out or who …
Read MoreBook Selection Strategies: How to Choose Books to Read for Your Classroom
How can I motivate and interest my students to read is a question many teachers ask. Something happens between upper elementary and middle school. Those eager readers ready to soak in read- aloud time from parents and teachers and ordering from the Scholastic book catalog disappear into a pile of …