Podcast Episodes
Back to Search142: Choice Reading: Building a Reading Culture in your English classroom
Season 5 Episode 142
Building a reading culture in your English classroom is a project that never ends, but luckily it's so much FUN. There are many ways to keep books in…
4 years, 5 months ago
Setting up your ELA Classroom Library
Season 5 Episode 141
Find out how to create a classroom library you (and your students) will love. Learn how to source the books, organize your system, and make use of en…
4 years, 5 months ago
Every Student can Sketchnote, with Sylvia Duckworth
Season 5 Episode 140
Want to teach your students to apply critical thinking to their notetaking? Sketchnoting creates more engagement and retention, but not every kid com…
4 years, 6 months ago
We Moved to Bratislava, Here's what it's Like
Season 5 Episode 139
If you're interested in teaching abroad, love travel, or are just curious what it's like to live in a country that's only been a country for a few de…
4 years, 6 months ago
Hexagonal Thinking with Brave New Teaching (Bonus Episode)
Season 5 Episode 138
Ready to bring hexagonal thinking in as a creative discussion strategy for your students? Find out how in this podcast episode. You'll be amazed at t…
4 years, 6 months ago
137: Creative ELA Activities to Pair with Any Novel
Season 5 Episode 137
Looking for flexible, creative English activities to go with your next whole class novel unit? Find them here! In today's episode, I'm welcoming four…
4 years, 7 months ago
136: Creative Real-World Research Projects in ELA
Season 5 Episode 136
Research is such a vital skill in ELA, but it's not always easy to get students to buy in. Let's explore some fresh takes on the traditional research…
4 years, 7 months ago
When Students Design Escape Rooms
Season 5 Episode 135
Today we're diving into all the details (and the free curriculum set) to get you started with student-designed escape rooms. You'll find out when to …
4 years, 7 months ago
Creative Escape Rooms without the Fuss
Season 5 Episode 134
So you've heard about escape rooms, but you don't have 73 hours to spare? I hear you! In this episode, learn how to create a basic-but-awesome escape…
4 years, 8 months ago
Body Biographies & Digital Escape Rooms with Danielle Knight
Season 5 Episode 133
Get ideas for how to use body biographies, digital escape rooms, and digital sketchnotes in your ELA classroom in this interview with Danielle Knight…
4 years, 8 months ago