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A Focus on Fluency to Improve Reading Comprehension

Hi Friend! Building our students’ ability to comprehend and make meaning of what they read seems to be the #1 goal of reading instruction. It’s essential for learning and really for all of life! There are many different skills and strategies you can teach to help your students build their reading comprehension, but today I want to talk specifically about… Read More

Teaching Self-Discipline: Supporting Students Experiencing Toxic Stress

Hey Friend! It’s hard to believe we’re already to the last chapter of our summer book study on Teaching Self-Discipline! I hope you’ve found our “time together” to be valuable, insightful and of course, enjoyable! Today we’re wrapping up the study with a focus on Chapter 5: Managing the Effects of Toxic Stress. If you’re just joining us you’ll… Read More

Teaching Self Discipline: Solving Problem Behavior

Hi Friend! This week we are moving on to Chapter 4 which means we are more than half-way through our book study on Teaching Self-Discipline. Time flies when you’re having fun! 😁 Fortunately, you’ve still got plenty of summertime left to enjoy! If you’re just joining us, catch yourself up by taking a look at the posts for Chapters 1,… Read More

Teaching Self-Discipline: Responding to Misbehavior

Hi Friend! I feel like we’ve hit that sweet spot in summer! A time when your mind has finally moved on from last year, but you aren’t yet consumed by thoughts about the next. I’m so glad you’re still carving out a bit of time to participate in the summer book study on Teaching Self-Discipline! In case you missed either… Read More

Teaching Self-Discipline: Investing Students in the Rules

Hi Friend! With the 4th of July now behind us it really feels like summer is in full swing! I hope are feeling relaxed and finding ways to recharge! And of course I hope you’re still enjoying and gaining new insights from our summer book study on Teaching Self-Discipline! In my last post I focused on Chapter 1 which discussed… Read More

Teaching Self-Discipline chapter 1

Hi Friend! Summer is officially here! I hope you’ve had some time to unwind, relax and spend time doing things you enjoy! I also hope you’ve had the chance to grab yourself a copy of Teaching Self-Discipline: The Responsive Classroom Guide to helping Students Dream, Behave and Achieve in Elementary School, so you can participate in my summer book study!… Read More