What is the Difference Between Step-by-Step Writing® and Rockstar Writers®?
Many people ask me the difference between my trademarked Step-by-Step Writing® and Rockstar Writers®. It...
Back to School – First Week of School Lesson Plans and Activities
The countdown is on! Teachers, it’s almost time for you and your students to go...
How to Effectively Use Mentor Texts in the Classroom
Mentor texts have made my life as a teacher so much easier! They provide skillful,...
How to Effectively Scaffold Your Instruction
In this blog post, we’ll look at how to effectively scaffold your instruction and help...
How to Rock Your Writing Instruction
Are you looking for ways to ROCK your writing instruction? You’ve found the right person...
Danger: What Happens When You Don’t Teach Writing
You decide to skip over writing instruction. You squeeze in some writing prompts or writing...
7 POWERFUL STEPS TO BE AN OUTSTANDING TEACHER
Are you ready to rock your teaching? You are in the right place! I am...
PROMISING STRATEGIES THAT ACTUALLY SUPPORT DYSLEXIA
UNDERSTANDING DYSLEXIA Myth- Letter reversals is the main sign of dyslexia. Truth- Dyslexia is...
Step-by-Step Writing® Program with Interactive Notebooks
This STEP-BY-STEP WRITING® IS A COMPLETE WRITER’S WORKSHOP PROGRAM with all the tools needed for...
Classroom Must Haves: Things I Can’t “Picture” Myself Teaching Without
When it comes to organizing and planning a classroom, every teacher has a few items...