Balanced Literacy

Looking for some quick tips and advice on distance learning? This 10-minute episode will remind you of what to prioritize as you navigate this unique school year!

In this episode I talk about Imposter Syndrome, what triggers it for me, and how I found a way to remind myself that I deserve to be successful as a bilingual educator.

Join my conversation with my dear friend, Jennifer, as we talk about how she makes time for a daily read aloud in her dual language classroom. I hope you walk away feeling motivated, inspired, and willing to challenge yourself as a bilingual educator! 

In this episode, I interview mi amiga, Cristina, from Bilingual Adventures. She discusses her experience as a bilingual educator, her likes and dislikes, where she sees herself in five years, tips for other bilingual educators, and her work with social justice. You don't want to miss it!

We all have those first year of teaching mistakes, right? In this episode I share the things I did my first year of teaching that probably weren't the best decisions for me! I hope after listening to this episode, you'll see that we've all been there. The goal is to do better once we know better. 

Want some tips on classroom management? Listen to this 10-minute episode for some quick tips!

Are you starting to feel that teacher burnout? You know which one I'm talking about! If that's the case for you, listen to this 15-minute episode on ways to avoid that feeling. Hang in there!

Are you an upper elementary school teacher? Do you teach a tested subject in grades 3-5? Wondering how to adequately prepare your students without "drill and kill"? If so, this episode is for you! My husband, a 4th grade reading and writing teacher, sits down with me to discuss how to teach for testing without boring your students in preparation for the state assessment. Join us!

I struggled with teaching writing during my first year. In this episode I talk about how I came up with "Writing in Three" to help me teach it more effectively. 

Do you teach under a balanced literacy program? Press play to hear about some of the components that can help you achieve a balanced literacy approach to teaching.