In a previous blog post, we discussed the importance of establishing a daily independent reading routine for your students. For teachers who have 45—to 50-minute class periods, 10 minutes is often all they can devote to independent reading. As a result, this time must be held sacred and mostly non-negotiable. Setting goals and developing accountability […]| Region 13's Blog
February is a month to celebrate love, history, and connection in the classroom. This month’s Book Talk features heartfelt Valentine’s Day stories and| Region 13's Blog
December Book Talk December is filled with opportunities to captivate students through winter-themed read-alouds, holiday writing prompts, and activities| Region 13's Blog
Ways to Nurture Literacy Over the Winter Break Looking for fresh ways to inspire your students to dive into books? This blog is packed with engaging| Region 13's Blog
November is Family Literacy Month It's Family Literacy Month, an ideal time to encourage students to read and discuss books with their families. To| Region 13's Blog
Kelly E. Tumy is a consultant in Texas, former president of TCTELA, one of five editors of the journal English in Texas. She was a 20-year high school English teacher, 8-year district coordinator, …| moving writers
