SWI Class and Coronation
Just finished taking another amazing 5-session Structured Word Inquiry class via Zoom- this time with Dr. Pete Bowers! I learned so much more about Structured
Family Mystery Reading Nights
One of the most enjoyable home/school literacy celebrations are Family Reading Nights. Family Reading Nights are organized around a theme or genre, such as “Mystery.”
Response to the the 10/26/18 New York Time article, “Why are We Still Teaching Reading the Wrong Way?”
Response to the the 10/26/18 New York Time article, Why are We Still Teaching Reading the Wrong Way?”and Hard Words: Why Aren’t Kids Being Taught
Structured Word Inquiry: Adding Meaning and History to Spelling/Phonics Instruction
“Structured Word Inquiry”, developed by Peter Bowers and John Kirby (2010), adds layers of meaning, history and critical thinking to traditional phonics and spelling instruction. It’s
BookJoy: Making a Difference
I had such a hard decision to make recently! Teacher’s College Reading and Writing Project Reunion and Bank Street Book Fest were on the
Inspire Writers with SCBWI “Draw This”
https://scbwidrawthisimscared.blogspot.com Just got an email from The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) that had a link to their monthly art contest