Literacy Treasures

Hey Reader, March is here, and that means it’s officially March Madness Test Prep season — but don’t worry, this doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With a few intentional moves, you can coach your readers toward stronger thinking, clearer responses, and more confident test‑taking. To kick things off, I’ve put together a FREE Test Prep Conferring Guide that gives you simple, powerful ways to target exactly what each student needs. 👉Download your free playbook here Inside, you’ll find:...

Hey Reader, If you’re thinking about hosting a Family Literacy Night this year, I’ve got something that will make the planning process feel so much easier. Family Literacy Nights are one of my favorite ways to bring teachers, students, and families together — but they can also feel overwhelming if you’re not sure where to start. The good news? You don’t need a huge budget, a complicated theme, or hours of prep to create an event families will love. With a clear plan and a few intentional...

Hey Reader, ✨ Simple Planning for the Perfect Family Literacy Night Planning a successful Family Literacy Night doesn’t have to feel overwhelming! With a clear plan, the right steps, and a few helpful tools, you can create an event that supports families, builds confidence, and strengthens literacy at home. 👇 Grab your FREE Family Literacy Night Planning Tool at the end of this email 📌 Why Literacy Night Matters A meaningful Family Literacy Night gives caregivers: • Practical strategies they...

Hey Reader, One of the most powerful reading skills we can teach elementary students is how to track character development. Why is teaching character development so important?When students learn to notice how a character’s thoughts, feelings, and actions evolve, they begin to uncover the deeper meaning of a story. This skill builds comprehension, empathy, and critical thinking—all essential for strong readers. But teaching this concept doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With the right tools,...

Hey Reader, When students set their own goals, they feel empowered to take ownership of their learning. Teachers using these goal-setting tools have shared how reflection and structured steps help students: 👉 Recognize their successes and challenges👉 Think aloud about their progress👉 Set meaningful goals for the kind of readers and writers they want to become Here's what teachers are saying and Goal Setting Tools for Reading and Writing: “This has helped with student agency. My students love...

Hey Reader, Setting goals can feel overwhelming for young learners (and older ones too). How do we empower them to take ownership of their learning? When students reflect on their work, they see their successes and struggles—and that drives the goals they set for themselves as readers and writers. 👉 Readers & writers need to reflect and think aloud about their work.👉 They need to determine what kind of readers and writers they want to become. When learners engage in reflection and goal...

Hey Reader, Conferring with readers and writers doesn't have to feel overwhelming! Experts agree there are 5 key steps to a successful conference:Research • Decide • Compliment • Teach • Link The challenge? These steps can feel time-consuming—unless you know how to simplify them. Here’s how to make conferring quick and effective: ✅ Research – Get to know your reader or writer. Use past notes, portfolios, and quick prompts like:“What are you working on as a reader?” or “Show me your writing...

Hey Reader, Let's face it... That first day back in the classroom after the holiday break is exciting but everyone is exhausted and not really ready to get back into school mode. So this brings into question, how can I reignite the learning spark that was happening at the end of last semester? How can I Reignite Learning with Purpose ? A January Refresh is intended to get your learners back into school mode after the holiday break. The brand-new year is everyone's fresh new start. Take time...

Hey Reader, Are you diving into curriculum on your first few days back after the ball drops in Times Square? Do you think your students are ready to dive right back into their daily school routine? I’m not saying to play games and have parties. I’m just saying think about a January Refresh for your students. What Is A January Refresh Plan? A January Refresh is intended to get your learners back into school mode after the holiday break. Having students of all ages reflect on improvements they...