The short answer to the question above is that you can’t. I know, it’s probably not what you expected to hear, but I’ve been teaching for 10+ years and never have I ever been able to fit a phonics lesson, reading mini lesson, writing lesson, and an hour of small group instruction into my ELA […]
How Mentor Texts Simplify Writing Lessons
Narrative writing isn’t just about storytelling. It’s a great way to teach young writers how to elaborate on events, express emotion, and so much more! The best way to achieve this is to use mentor texts as a model. Keep reading to find my favorite mentor texts for modeling narrative writing. When searching for books […]
Cozy Coastal Neutral Home Tour
This summer my hubby and I are moving! We put our home on the market and had several offers in less than 24 hours. Take a final tour of our casual home inspired by calm neutral tones with hints of coastal elements. Let’s Start Outside When we purchased this home in 2021 it was painted […]