A Year for the Books PDCast

Join the authors of A Year for the Books as they consider the decisions they make during the last few months of the school year. In this accompanying episode to Chapter 5, Katie and Maria discuss strategies to set readers up for success for the upcoming summer months, brainstorm how to highlight different types of texts, and map out ways to celebrate the amazing literacy community you’ve created during the school year. 

Join the authors of A Year for the Books as they reflect on the decisions they make after winter break. In this accompanying episode to Chapter 4, Katie and Maria talk about ideas for staying on track with book talks, share innovative ideas for revisiting classroom routines, and discuss practices for involving caregivers in the literacy community.

Join the authors of A Year for the Books as they think through the decisions they make across the first semester. In this accompanying episode to Chapter 3, Katie and Maria dig into strategies for conferring, consider different ways to hold on to classroom beliefs, and share practical ideas for supporting all readers.

Join the authors of A Year for the Books as they map out how to introduce the concept of literacy and authentically incorporate social-emotional learning. In this accompanying episode to Chapter 2, Katie and Maria problem-solve around the ever-present issue of time—there’s just never enough of it! - and end with a few book talks to inspire readers as the school year takes off.

Join the authors of A Year for the Books as they problem solve preparing for the first day of school. In this accompanying episode to Chapter 1, Katie and Maria share the deliberate decisions that go into a joyful and engaging first day in a literacy classroom, ponder the messages they want to send to students, and problem solve for strategies to support learners who need additional attention on day one.