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Hi everyone! Since I started The Literacy Nest over two years ago, I’ve received many thoughtful emails asking where to go to receive OG training. I thought I’d share my list with you today and the links you can go to learn more.
Welcome to Mentor Monday everyone! Are you as excited about this week’s topic as I am? Let’s talk about using figurative language in writing. This is what author’s do to spice up their stories. It’s what gives a story character, voice and visualization. So how do we help our young writers use it effectively, but not…
Welcome to the fourth week of Mentor Monday! It’s hard to believe I started this linky one month ago. I’d had the chance to meet some wonderful new blogger friends and learn about some fabulous children’s books. Hopefully you have too! 🙂 Today’s topic is Non-Fiction Text Structures. Personally, I think teachers have tons of…
Welcome to the third week of Mentor Monday! This week we’ll focus on mentor texts for teaching the reading comprehension strategy, making inferences. This is a tough strategy for some kids to grasp. You need just the right picture book to model it, especially for first timers. I made this collage back in the Fall for…
Welcome to… Hi Everyone! You are almost halfway through our Loving Literacy Blog Hop! I hope you’ve enjoyed reading everyone’s posts and freebies so far. I know I have! Reflecting on my own love of reading, I realized what a major influence my Dad had. As long as I can remember, he was in charge of reading…
NEVER underestimate the power of a picture book!Note: This post contains an affiliate link. Welcome to the first Mentor Monday! Do you find yourself searching for that perfect mentor text to match a skill or strategy you’re teaching? There are so many great books out there, but never enough time to sift through them all. Well…
Greetings TRT/OG friends! I have three important things to share with you. 1. My bimonthly newsletter is available for you to download for free! Just click on the owl in the right sidebar that says, “Click here to read my newsletters.” This month is full of information about my movie screening, where to find OG training, the new collaborative blog,…
Hi Everyone! I linked up with Carla from Comprehension Connection for Six Traits Sunday Linky. I’ve worked with a wide variety of writers over the years. The ones that always seem to stand out are the reluctant writers. Just coming up with an idea for writing is a monumental task for some students. I found…
It’s here. It’s here. It’s finally here! It’s been over two months in the making, but today we announce the launch of our new literacy blog… Twenty bloggers with a specific interest in literacy (reading specialists, reading coaches, literature teachers, etc.) have joined together in this effort. I’m so excited to reveal the authors! Amy…