About Gail Boushey

Make sure your walls are purposeful right up until the last day! 

How do you know if setting an engagement goal is right?

We begin CAFE with this powerhouse comprehension strategy. 

The document inside includes a printable chart of familiar methods of instruction.  Review the chart with a purposeful look at what they are, how they are used, and when they are needed. 

Whether we are in-person or virtual, recording student information is vital. 

A family favorite of Gail Boushey. 

Take a look at a few ideas to get you started. 

Here is the reading conferring sheet for use with the paper/pen conferring notebook. 

Our conferences shifted to a coaching session based on each child's individual goal, strategy and understanding of reading. Here is the protocol.

Meet Steph!

Here are some ideas for organizing the teacher space so it will work for students too.

Watch how a calm, respectful, focused conversation like this one can lead to accountability and growth.

By sending information ahead, students and teachers can pick up right where the learning left off. 

Now is the time to take first steps toward designing a classroom space that best supports students and their learning. 

We streamed a first-grade classroom setup live via Facebook. Did you miss it? Don't worry, you can watch it again and again right here.

Take a look at how teachers in one Michigan district set their classrooms up and review the 7 components that we think are most important/essential. 

Watch as Gail explains the importance of routines in the classroom.

Watch how quick and easy it is to collect and use this powerful formative assessment tool.

Having many options ensures students can choose well each and every time. 

Peek inside Janet Scott's K-2 Intervention Room with Janet and Gail Boushey to see how it's set up and reflect on possible improvements.

Here is an article explaining how we introduce choosing good-fit books with our students as well as a pdf of the I PICK form for you to use in your classrooms.

Teach students to find a good fit spot to work. Share this video with students and download a poster.

Students often know their own strengths, but when they are unsure, our conferring notes help us zero in on their targets. 

The look and the feel of our classrooms have evolved as we've learned how to best build stamina and independence in students.

Do I really need a robust classroom library? The answer is yes! Read on to find out the why.

Get 10 ideas to promote adult literacy in your school, and a reminder about the Tucson Literacy Festival (March 12-13, 2022)! 

Watch this creative idea from Karen Shannon.

How do you stay on top of the latest education research?

Listen to the recently released podcast from Stenhouse Publishers with Gail & Allison.

You won't want to miss the detail in this writing journal!

Read about an idea we shared at our Denver Workshop for a whole group lesson on I PICK. 

Download the documents we use to inform parents, ready students, and ensure that important information is shared. 

This chart is easy to make and a wonderful way to build new vocabulary together.

Use this tool to stay organized and on track with everything you need to teach.

Gail tells us all we need to know to teach this essential skill to students. 

Consider these options when looking for your perfect book containers.

Watch how we encourage students to use text evidence when making mental images.

Watch Hollie in action. You may want to let her teach this to your students.

This simple conversation after a read-aloud will help anchor strategy instruction.

Any time is a good time to review the I-PICK method of choosing a book. 

Evaluate how you can boost the welcome factor of your classroom and school with this two-video set.

This easy idea can be a source of valuable information and raise accountability in your classroom. 

Joan models what it looks like to stop when a text is confusing and try a few things to clarify and deepen comprehension.

Danielle French works closely with her students, which enables her to discern what they do well and what she can layer on to help them elaborate their work. 

Shannon Campbell shares some alternative seating options for her fifth-grade students with Gail.

This may help students improve their reading by reflecting on their learning.

This powerful tool leads to improved conferring.

When students walk in the door they will experience a room ready for their learning.

These 5 essentials can help transform a room.

Here is a simple and powerful way to foster meaningful sharing during math time.

Read about this powerful tool to help students identify their challenges, set meaningful goals, and take ownership of their learning behaviors.

Take a look at a few simple ways to make the most of your well-earned holiday break! 

Teach students how to interpret and act on feedback, and you will empower them to take ownership of their progress, build resilience, and see challenges as opportunities to grow.