I Teach. What's your super power?

Back for more game changing comprehension instruction that's simple but powerful? Teaching students to look for repetition in words, objects, characters, and events gives them an impactful anchor...

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Ready to make comprehension instruction simple, authentic, and engaging? And, like, maybe even joyful for all of you? Then it's time to let kids in on a few writers' secrets. The first one, oppos...

https://www.teachingsuperpower.com/2021/07/opposites.html

It's no secret that I'm a big fan of the Secret Stories. (Lord, that was cheesy-sorry about that.) BUT telling a story and sticking a poster on the wall is not going to be a game changer for stud...

https://www.teachingsuperpower.com/2020/10/making-sounds-stick-with-secret-stories.html

Back to school is one of my favorite times of the school year. It is wildly stressful, but there's so much excitement and anticipation. This year is like no other year, but, thankfully, we can st...

https://www.teachingsuperpower.com/2020/08/favorite-first-day-of-school-picture.html

Last year, I shared the books we read to learn about perseverance as well as our "What Does It Mean to Persevere" board.  Here's an updated look at the books from this school year! I lov...

https://www.teachingsuperpower.com/2020/02/what-does-it-mean-to-persevere.html

Do you really need the ability to quickly add icons to Google files? Definitely.  I didn't even know I needed these until I stumbled into the add-on and now I'm putting icons on allllllllll the ...

https://www.teachingsuperpower.com/2020/01/why-you-need-flaticon-for-google.html

The more I learn about the reading workshop model, the more I really like it.    I like the structure of a lesson format both for myself and my students. This post contains affiliate link...

https://www.teachingsuperpower.com/2019/12/teaching-character-feelings-and-traits.html

I've been trying to include making class books more often this year.  The kids LOVE reading them, and they're always more engaged with whatever writing concept I'm pairing it with because they'r...

https://www.teachingsuperpower.com/2019/11/daniels-good-day.html

This year I made big changes to my writing instruction.  While my beliefs about writing haven't changed, I've learned some practical ways to support making my instruction match those beliefs. Re...

https://www.teachingsuperpower.com/2019/10/12-tips-for-supporting-k-2-writers.html

To level or not to level-that's a question I see over and over on Facebook and Instagram.  Before I share how I use just right books, let's talk about using levels with caution.  Fountas and Pi...

https://www.teachingsuperpower.com/2019/09/just-right-books-for-beginning-readers.html

This started out as a Top 5 list but quickly spiraled into separate Top 10 Fiction and Nonfiction lists.  It was just too hard picking favorites!  In no specific order except for how easily I ...

https://www.teachingsuperpower.com/2019/08/ten-favorite-nonfiction-read-alouds.html

Yep.  I don't hate that other people do it, but it's been pretty much a hard pass for me.  I've wondered why? I'm not a cranky, "those kids can sit in hard seats for hours on it because it will...

https://www.teachingsuperpower.com/2019/07/flexible-seating-for-teachers-who-hate.html

Is there anything better than opening your school email to see "Your project just got funded!"  Best.  Feeling.  Ever.  If you're new to Donors Choose  or just not sure how to get a project ...

https://www.teachingsuperpower.com/2019/07/tips-for-getting-your-donors-choose.html

Well, this ended up being a painful post to write.  How can I choose only 5 from 175 joyful experiences?  Well, it turns out I can't.  So, I made a top 10 list, but that still hurt.  I finall...

https://www.teachingsuperpower.com/2019/06/top-10-fiction-read-aloud-picture-books.html

It's hard to believe, but I'm getting ready to wrap up my 20th year as an educator this week.  The end of the year is a time to be reflective, and there are three additions to our classroom in r...

https://www.teachingsuperpower.com/2019/05/2019-classroom-favorites.html

Our Women's History Month read alouds have been wonderful! I shared some Women's History Month picture books last year , and I'm back to share even more. This post contains affiliate links...

https://www.teachingsuperpower.com/2019/03/womens-history-month.html

Hey there! I shared in a previous post, Meaningful Instruction with Mentor Sentences , why I quit doing DOL warmups, started doing Mentor Sentences, went back to DOL, and then went back to using ...

https://www.teachingsuperpower.com/2019/01/making-vocabulary-stick-with-mentor.html

I think it's important to read a range of professional books-books that make us think about the big picture of being a teacher (Kids First from Day One ), books that help us understand the founda...

https://www.teachingsuperpower.com/2018/12/from-striving-to-thriving-writers.html

After making our friendship board at the beginning of the year, I knew that I wanted to continue sharing stories and documenting their lessons. (You can read more about our friendship board her...

https://www.teachingsuperpower.com/2018/11/what-does-it-mean-to-persevere.html

Good bye morning work, hello soft start. Why soft starts? Because we should offer our students the same type of entry into the work day that we would like.  When I get to school, I like to get...

https://www.teachingsuperpower.com/2018/09/soft-starts-to-begin-your-day.html

This board has my heart.  Every adult that walks in our room has to hear, "Have you seen our friendship board?" (I'm sure they're tired of it already.)  Reading these stories and connecting the...

https://www.teachingsuperpower.com/2018/08/how-to-make-friend.html

Stepped out of my literacy zone and into a book for all teachers: Kids First from Day One.  While content knowledge is important, kiddo knowledge is just as vital.  This book is in my top 5 mus...

https://www.teachingsuperpower.com/2018/07/kids-first-from-day-one.html

I've spent a lot of money on my classroom over the years.  Some things were worth it, others . . . not so much.  When I moved back into the classroom this year, it was like starting over in man...

https://www.teachingsuperpower.com/2018/06/5-things-i-bought-for-my-classroom-that.html

March is Women's History Month.  Share these inspiring reads with your students this month (or any month-our children should not hear about the accomplishments of women just 1 out of 12 months!)...

https://www.teachingsuperpower.com/2018/03/books-to-celebrate-womens-history-month.html

Holy Guacamole.  I love PD books, but there's a special place in my heart for PD books that are immediately applicable and easy to understand.  Ever feel like you're throwing comprehension stra...

https://www.teachingsuperpower.com/2018/02/notice-and-note.html