If you constantly find yourself saying “I wish I had more time to fit everything in”, then this episode is for you. Teachers have so much content to cover each day, and it can feel like an impossible task to make it work, especially in your reading block. That’s where literacy routines come in.
Literacy specialist, Sara Marye, joins us to share exactly why routines can be a game-changed for both students and teachers. By following literacy routines, you can eliminate decision fatigue, accurately plan your lessons, and make the most of your precious instructional time. The best part? Your students will love them too!
Inside this episode, Sara breaks down all the benefits of literacy routines. She gives thorough examples of routines you can try for sentence writing, word of the week, and a 4-T framework for small group lessons. Plus, you’ll learn the first step to take if you’re ready to begin implementing literacy routines in your classroom!
Episode Highlights:
02:36 – Why teachers struggle to fit everything into their literacy block
05:37 – Some things that teachers can do to help alleviate the stress and pressure of fitting everything in
08:08 – Defining a literacy routine and the benefits of implementing these routines in your classroom
17:41 – Specific examples of literacy routines that you could try
27:06 – What to do if your students become bored with these routines
