Sara's Toolkit

Each week I prepare a weekly news broadcast that captures the highlights from the school for that week. Candid pictures, curriculum highlights, and important announcements are included each week to build a sense of community throughout the school. There is also a "Caught Being Kind" segment, which promotes kindness for all students. This digital download has everything you need to get started, from a materials list (you probably already have most of it!), to task cards for student-led jobs. It h

This is a comprehensive unit plan for a Biography Unit within Reading Workshop. This unit provides information about the structure of Reading Workshop, as well as Unit Goals, and Accountable Talk Stems. There are also detailed teaching points that provide a clear scope and sequence for the unit.

This product is a great tool for administrators to use when observing Reading Workshop mini-lessons. It will provide a step-by-step checklist of essential components that should be included in each Reading Workshop mini-lesson. This resource can also be used by teachers to see what administrators are looking for and "self-check", reflect, and goal set!