5 tips for creating a ‘writerly’ environment in your classroom
Often when schools want to work on improving their students’ growth in writing they start by changing their teaching. (‘Something isn’t working- let’s try a new program or a new …
Often when schools want to work on improving their students’ growth in writing they start by changing their teaching. (‘Something isn’t working- let’s try a new program or a new …
I’ve been watching the Paralympics recently and have thoroughly enjoyed it. The determination, persistence and resilience of the athletes constantly amazes me. And then there’s the post-event interviews! Yes, it’s …
Not That I’ve finished my stint as a CBCA Book Week Judge for the Eve Pownall Information Book Category, it’s finally safe to reveal a dirty secret I’ve held for …
As far as books go, 2020 has turned into Margaret Wild’s ‘The Sloth Who Came to Stay.’ You know the picture story book about the busy family forced to adjust …
Being a literacy consultant, I get the opportunity to visit lots of schools and observe in lots of classrooms. I see all types of wonderful teaching practice and I get …
In last week’s post we looked at the research behind classroom libraries, the number and types of books they should contain and the need for diversity on our shelves. This …
It’s early days in the school year and you want to make sure you are setting your students up for absolute success in all things literacy this year. You’ve got …