In a previous blog post, we discussed the importance of establishing a daily independent reading routine for your students. For teachers who have 45—to 50-minute class periods, 10 minutes is often all they can devote to independent reading. As a result, this time must be held sacred and...
Supporting students during the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness or STAAR testing starts long before the actual test day. This...
2024-2025 is a transition year for implementing the new K-12 science standards. Teachers across Texas want to know if this year’s Science...
February is a month to celebrate love, history, and connection in the classroom. This month’s Book Talk features heartfelt Valentine’s Day stories...
Incorporating engaging activities with read-alouds can bring stories to life and deepen students’ understanding of important themes. Below are...
Must-Have K-12 Book Links for Every Classroom! January is a time for fresh starts, meaningful reflections, and the chance to inspire student...
December Book Talk December is filled with opportunities to captivate students through winter-themed read-alouds, holiday writing prompts, and...
Ways to Nurture Literacy Over the Winter Break Looking for fresh ways to inspire your students to dive into books? This blog is packed with engaging...
The Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Guide defines phenomena (the plural of phenomenon) as naturally...
November is Family Literacy Month It’s Family Literacy Month, an ideal time to encourage students to read and discuss books with their families...
