Looking to explore novels in verse for middle grades with you students during poetry month, or any time of the... more

Poetry Month is April and I've curated a list of Poetry Month activities designed to deepen your students' appreciation for... more

Does setting up writer’s notebooks with your students have you stumped? Have you tried all the ways and still feel... more

We are visiting the world of narrative hook writing – a skill that goes beyond just “hooking” readers; it's about... more

In this episode, we uncover Writer's Notebooks: 7 Powerful Decisions for Success. These considerations are meant to create a useful... more

In this episode, we explore teaching students to write narrative hooks.  Crafting narrative hooks can be fun and a chance... more

Looking for ways to engage students in productive ways? This week’s episode has you covered! Join Melissa as we explore... more

All the talk about self-care went in one ear and out the other, for many years I was on auto-pilot... more

As teachers we love to share. Share our knowledge, share our resources, share our best tips, share germs because it’s... more

It's Thanksgiving week! Time to rest, spend time with those who are important to us, and enjoy our favorite family... more