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Picture Walks for Comprehension: Conferring with Dylan
Katrina Edwards confers with first grader Dylan, teaching this young English language learner the value of picture walks for comprehension.
The Power of Group Conferences in Fifth Grade
A few years ago I read Donalyn Miller’s Reading in the Wild and was struck by two of her “traits” of wild readers: readers have plans, and readers talk to...
Coaching Minute: Using Foam Boards with Students
In this quick video, Jennifer Allen explains how using foam boards with students can increase engagement and extend learning between demonstration lessons.
Previewing a Book with Zoe
Andrea Smith previews a book with fourth grader Zoe in this reading conference.
“Old Age Sticks”: Poetry Analysis in Eighth Grade
Christy Rush-Levine leads her eighth graders in a choral reading and analysis of the E. E. Cummings poem "Old Age Sticks." This is the first video in a two-part series....
Book Buzz in Study Groups
Jason DiCarlo turns a third-grade study group over to a participant to share her enthusiasm for The Joy of Planning by Franki Sibberson, the book the group is using for...
Class Discussion: Is Stealing Okay?
Jennifer Richard Jacobson asks a class of fourth graders whether stealing is ever justified. The students have just finished reading her book Small as an Elephant, in which theft is...
Observation Visits: Getting Comfortable with the Unexpected
In this brief video excerpt from a leadership meeting focused on peer observation, teachers talk about taking risks and being comfortable with observation when things don't go according to plan.
Talking Too Much
In this brief video excerpt from a meeting about colleague visits, teachers consider the thorny issue of why they talk so much when they want to listen more.
Building Background Knowledge with QR Codes
In this demonstration small group, Tammy Mulligan works with sixth graders to show them how to build background knowledge with QR codes. The video includes prebrief and debrief sessions with...
Teaching Revision Strategies: Introduction and Modeling
Heather Rader introduces a strategy for peer conferring over revision in fifth grade in this first installment of a two-part video series.
Teaching Revision Strategies: Partner Work
Partners confer over revision in fifth grade in this second installment of a three-part video series.
Guidelines for Posting Online
Katherine Sokolowski describes a wall display with guidelines to ensure students are respectful and aware of the pitfalls of posting online.
Assessing Reading in Sixth Grade
Tammy Mulligan confers with sixth grader Jordyn, assessing her reading before summer break. The conference includes a prebrief and debrief with Jordyn's teacher.
Tracking Characters in Fourth Grade
Kathy Provost leads a demonstration lesson on tracking characters with fourth graders. The lesson includes prebrief and debrief sessions with their teacher Jaime Leger.
The Habit of Reflection
In this quick video excerpt from a teacher meeting on peer observations, the participants talk about why developing the habit of reflection after instruction (either alone or with colleagues) is...
Helping Struggling Writers in Second Grade
Melanie Meehan chats with second-grade teacher Nadia Egan about creative strategies for helping struggling writers.
Table Charts in Second Grade
Melanie Meehan chats with second-grade teacher Nadia Egan about the use of table charts with students.
Plans for Writing Circle
Stella Villalba meets in a circle with her first- and second-grade English language learners to share plans for writing workshop.
Planning a Coaching Cycle
Kathy Provost works with a third-grade teacher to plan long-term and daily goals in a coaching cycle.
Adding “Girly” Books to a Next-Read Stack
Katherine Sokolowski responds to fifth grader Sophia's request for more "girly" books to add to her next-read stack.
