Gwen Blumberg
Gwen Blumberg has been a classroom teacher, a reading interventionist, a literacy coach, an adjunct professor, and a district-level literacy leader. Her current professional adventure is serving as a K–8 public school librarian in Greater Boston. Gwen shares her thoughts about all things literacy on Instagram and Bluesky @gwenblumberg.
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Wheels: Adapting to Change on the Roller Derby Track and in Your Teaching Life
Gwen Blumberg is inspired by a challenging roller derby practice and sees parallels for teachers who are facing challenging situations with changes to literacy curriculums. If something is shifting in your life, this article is sure to offer you confidence in moving forward.
Creating a Space
Gwen Blumberg clearly outlines different kinds of spaces for our classrooms and libraries. She was inspired by David Thornburg’s Learning Space model where he suggests creating campfires, watering holes, and caves to support different kinds of learning.
May 16, 2025: Trusting Students
This week’s newsletter is about trusting students and letting go of unrealistic expectations.
And the Winner Is… Planning and Implementing a Mock Book Award
Gwen Blumberg shares a school-wide approach to a mock book award experience. This clear step-by-step guide with a rich resource download makes it possible to implement in any school.
Uplifting Independent Reading in the Living Room
Gwen Blumberg offers ways to make the library a welcoming space for readers to settle in with their choice of books. Classroom teachers can consider creating a living room, too.
Morning Hike
Gwen Blumberg helps us consider and create space for a variety of personalities and learning needs. Inspired by a morning hike, she takes her observations and applies them to give space for all students to learn.
Let’s Begin
Gwen Blumberg reflects on the community developed at a writing retreat and encourages teachers to consider the community of learners they will intentionally nourish this school year.
May 13, 2022: End with a Bang!
This week’s newsletter is about ending the year in special ways.
April 23, 2021: End-of-Year Reflections
End-of-Year Reflection is the theme of this week’s newsletter.
Whale Talk: An Asynchronous Minilesson
Gwen Blumberg teaches an asynchronous lesson for a spelling strategy.
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