Homework: Tips, Tricks, & Gifted Kids

Homework...one of the more controversial topics in K-12 education.

Establishing a Reading Culture: Community

We wholeheartedly believe in this quote. Forming relationships with your students from day one is essential to a successful school year.

Establishing a Reading Culture: Access

The best hope for the future. Getting books into kids’ hands. Everyday.

Establishing a Reading Culture: Accountability

Creating a culture that supports and celebrates reading requires several components. In Authentic and Relentless Enthusiasm, we talked about how to create the positive energy surrounding books and reading. While a positive vibe is one essential part of the foundation---so is responsibility and engagement. Therefore, accountability is a must. In our class, we began each…

Establishing a Reading Culture: Authentic and Relentless Enthusiasm

In our class of 23 sixth graders this past year, every single one of them read 40 books or more. Every. Single. One.