Prepared Classroom: Ready to Teach, Ready to Learn takes the guesswork out of creating consistent, clear classroom expectations. It's all about helping students understand what's expected and when, freeing up their minds to engage with the learning.BY GAIL BOUSHEY AND ALLISON BEHNE

We are never too young or too old to expand our vocabularies. This strategy works for everyone. 

Support new teachers with a Teacher Shower.                    

Watch the scaffolding Janet does with Tucker as she hands over the learning of this strategy. A great video showing the gradual release of responsibility.

Want research that shows we have to get students reading? You'll find it here. 

What are the priorities when it comes to classroom organization?

It is important to understand the benefits and drawbacks of each as we purposefully plan and craft the questions we will use in our lessons.

Celebrate authors born in August by introducing or revisiting their contributions!

Spark your students' creativity in writing with this fun who, what, and where activity.

Take a look at why visual representation matters and cross curricular applications of it. 

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Discover 5 ways to show that you truly value reading and books. 

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

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Help your students understand the meaning of fairness with this simple activity.

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