The Reading Teacher's Playbook with Eva Mireles (Eva Mireles, Elementary Literacy Coach )

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	Pub. Date	Title	Duration
	25 Mar 2021	Guided Reading Basics in Upper Elementary	00:09:42
In this episode- Before starting this podcast I surveyed teachers in grades 3-5 to ask them what they needed help with most and they said guided reading, so in this episode we talk answer the following questions: What is guided reading? When do I use it? How do I do it? I mention that planning is king in guided reading and recommend using a template. I also talk about my go to resource for guided reading, The Next Steps Forward in Guided Reading. (affiliate link) Prefer to read the content? Here is a blog post on the same topic: https://evamireles.com/use-data-to-drive-instruction-in-the-reading-classroom/ Hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode Join our podcast FB community so you can get other ideas to add to your playbook Fill out the google form to tell me your challenges and what you would like to hear on the podcast Follow me on instagram at msevamireles Join my in the know list so you don't miss an episode and get my free guide for how to DIY a mini lesson that makes learning stick
	27 Feb 2023	Writing Across Content Areas in Upper Elementary With The Renewed Teacher Part 1	00:16:31
In this episode: Krystal aka The renewed teacher breaks down the what, the why and the how of incorporating writing across content areas. We talk about: What- Incorporating writing across content areas means creating authentic opportunities to write in each subject. Why- Studies show that reading and writing proficiency are linked. How- You do not need to try and cram writing into every subject everyday. Quotables: - I saw that our students were struggling with reading and that my coworkers were struggling to fit writing in. I wanted to support them so I figured out how to incorporate writing into the content areas I was teaching. -Incorporating writing across content areas means looking at both your content area and language standards to see where the two can connect. -Incorporating writing across the content areas means that you have to plan for it, so that you avoid frantically trying to fit it in. About Krystal aka The Renewed Teacher: In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she is the creator of The RenewED Teacher, a blog and support network where she specializes in advising teachers on how to be more effective in their teaching practice and purpose by prioritizing self-care and staying in touch with their purpose. Smith shares tips, quotes, teacher resources, Tik Toks/Reels, and a wealth of knowledge on how to be successful in the classroom. While content specific advice and tips are shared with teachers, Smith manages to also help teachers who are getting discouraged and approaching or experiencing burnout.Smith knows her purpose is to motivate, encourage, inspire, and empower educators and teachers alike. Connect With Krystal: Instagram: @the_renewed_teacher Blog: www.renewedteacher.com Links to resources: Grab my free guide for keeping your mini lesson mini Get on the mini lesson revamp bootcamp waitlist Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	23 Jun 2021	Redefining Rest and Reflection with The Afro Educator	00:40:43
In This Episode: I interviewed Alexis from The Afro Educator and we talked about all things teacher rest and reflection this summer. This episode is jam packed with solid advice and tips for teachers who are completely off for the summer as well as those that have to work. Alexis Shepard is a veteran educator from South Carolina with a decade of teaching experience in the elementary and middle school settings. Alexis is no stranger to burn out. After multiple encounters with burn-out, a desire to take steps towards more personal and professional development began the journey of teacher self-care and wellness. She created, The AfroEducator to facilitate connections with like minded educators. Very quickly though, a passion was ignited in Alexis to help teachers manage burnout. She recognized that through her own journey, she could empower teachers to reframe the narratives that contribute to the overwhelm so many teachers face daily in classrooms. She champions teacher self-care through education, reflection, and dialogue. Alexis believes that by sharing stories, she can inspire and empower teachers to teach and live authentically Listen as Alexis shares: -Her definition of self care -How to align your summer to do list with your values -Tips for scheduling rest into your week -Ideas for how to practice mindfulness throughout your busy day -How to reflect on this year in a way that doesn’t leave you feeling guilty ….and so much more Ways to stay in touch with Alexis: www.theafroeducator.com On twitter and Instagram: @theafroeducator Hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode Ways to stay connected with me and our community: Join our podcast FB community so you can get other ideas to add to your playbook Fill out the google form to tell me your challenges and what you would like to hear on the podcast Follow me on instagram at msevamireles Join my in the know list so you don't miss an episode and get my free guide for how to DIY a mini lesson that makes learning stick
	20 Dec 2023	Listener Favorite: 4 Steps for Crafting a Great Winter Break as an Upper Elementary Teacher	00:09:10
Listen in as: We revisit this listener favorite where I give you actionable ideas that you can use to get yourself ready to truly enjoy your winter break. I talk about: The things you need to do to start your break off right, why it’s important to think about how you want to feel at the end of your break before it starts and ways to reignite your passion for teaching before coming back in the new year. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: 4 steps to crafting a mini lesson One on One Coaching Support Next Steps: Hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode Join our podcast FB community so you can get other ideas to add to your playbook Fill out the google form to tell me your challenges and what you would like to hear on the podcast Follow me on instagram at msevamireles Join my in the know list so you don't miss an episode and get my free guide for how to DIY a mini lesson that makes learning stick
	11 Jul 2024	Summer Podcast Series- Book Study for Upper Elementary Teachers	00:11:28
In this episode: Hey Upper Elementary Teacher! Listen in as we launch our summer book study of the book “Big Words For Young Readers” by Heidi Anne Mesmer. We talk about: Why the 4 reasons the author wrote the book. Why I chose this particular text. Why I think you should join us in this book study. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Sign Up for summer podcast book study Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Grab my free guide for keeping your mini lesson mini Summer Bucket List Resource Online Summer Conferences: SImply Coaching Summit 2024 Mind Your Coaching Institute 2024 Linked Upper Elementary Teacher Conference Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Leave a Rating and Review:
	02 May 2023	What's Going Right In Your Upper Elementary Classroom? An End Of Year Reflection	00:12:59
In this episode: Listen in as I talk about the first question you need to ask yourself as you reflect on this past school year in your classroom. We talk about: 1.What- What does it mean to reflect on what is going well in your classroom this year? 2. Why- Why should you take time to reflect on the good things going on in your classroom this year? 3. How- How do you go about reflecting on what went well in your classroom this year? Quotables: -Not making a habit of reflecting on what is going right in our classrooms becomes a problem, because then you turn into someone who is constantly reinventing the wheel, quickly burns out or only sees what's wrong in a situation. - No one else knows how many things you’ve tried, how long you have studied, the amount of data you’ve collected etc… in order to get your class where it is right now. Only you fully understand this which means that only you can truly celebrate you and your accomplishments. -Writing down what is going well in your classroom helps you solidify your thoughts as well as serves as a concrete reminder of this accomplishment that you are taking time to reflect on. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Grab my free guide for keeping your mini lesson mini Get on the mini lesson revamp bootcamp waitlist Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	27 Mar 2024	How to Make Independent Reading Part of Your Upper Elementary Test Prep Strategy	00:15:55
In this episode: I talk about the what, why and how using independent reading time as part of your test prep strategy. We talk about: 1.What a test prep framework is. 2. Why independent reading should be a part of your test prep strategy. 3.How to incorporate independent reading into your test prep strategy using 4 simple steps. Quotables: -We said that test prep should be incorporated into your already established reading block and that it should be used to review already taught skills in a different format. -When paired with an appropriate text, independent reading time helps students to build reading stamina as well as reduce stress and anxiety. -Both standardized and anecdotal data should help you plan for what skills students need help reviewing during their independent reading time. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Leave a Rating and Review:
	21 Apr 2022	Grief and Teaching	00:09:54
Listen in as: I share what has been helping me navigate grief and work. I talk about: -What grief is. -Questions to ask yourself so that you can identify what you need most. -How creating a movement practice can help you move through your grief. Quotables: -Self honesty is essential to being able to discern what you need most and how to give it to yourself or ask for help. -We barely make time to go to the restroom let alone make time to get honest about how we are really doing and how we are really feeling. -Grief manifests itself physically in your body. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school PD Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	28 Mar 2023	How do I help my upper elementary students bridge the gap to independence?	00:13:08
In this episode: After listening to this episode you will leave equipped with tangible steps to help students be able to independently execute the skills you teach them. I talk about: 1.What exactly do we mean when we say we want students to work independently? 2. Why do we want students to be more independent members of the literacy classroom? 3. How do we help students cross the bridge to independence? Quotables: - We want students to be able to use the strategies we teach them in order to independently execute a skill as it pertains to their reading. -We want our students to be able to not just read on grade level, but to do so proficiently.This means that students need to be able to apply the skills that we’ve taught in our mini lessons to their independent reading and any assignments that we assign. -Let’s face it some of our frustration comes from the fact that we are not assigning respectful tasks which is the reason students aren’t able to complete them independently. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Grab my free guide for keeping your mini lesson mini Get on the mini lesson revamp bootcamp waitlist Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	08 Dec 2022	Mid-Year Check in for Upper Elementary Teachers	00:14:31
In this episode: Listen in as I give you tangible steps that you can use to conduct your mid-year check in. I even get vulnerable and do mine here on the podcast so that you can see how easy and beneficial it is to do one. I talk about: I talk about the what, the why and the how of conducting a mid-year check in. 1.The What- a mid-year check in is a meeting that you do with yourself half way through the year and reflect or think about the practices surrounding your literacy block. 2. The Why- No one in your life knows the highs and lows that you have experienced so far this school year, better than you. 3. The How- designate a place and time to do this. Then you needed to grab a sheet of paper and ask yourself a series of questions. Quotables: Now is a perfect time for a check in as the celebrations and pitfalls of the school year are still fresh on your mind. Although we like and value the feedback of an admin, coach or colleague. The honest feedback we get from ourselves can and should be just as valued. Thinking of what is going well in your classroom will open your eyes and will help you to see just how many wins there are once you have a chance to actually think about it. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Mid-Year Check In Form The Mini Lesson Revamp Bootcamp Waitlist Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school PD Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	09 Dec 2021	4 Steps for Prepping Yourself For Winter Break as an Upper Elementary Teacher	00:09:10
Listen in as: I give you actionable ideas that you can use to get yourself ready to truly enjoy your winter break. I talk about: The things you need to do to start your break off right, why it’s important to think about how you want to feel at the end of your break before it starts and ways to reignite your passion for teaching before coming back in the new year. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: 4 steps to crafting a mini lesson One on One Coaching Support Creating Your Own Reading Response Choice Board Workshop Waitlist Next Steps: Hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode Join our podcast FB community so you can get other ideas to add to your playbook Fill out the google form to tell me your challenges and what you would like to hear on the podcast Follow me on instagram at msevamireles Join my in the know list so you don't miss an episode and get my free guide for how to DIY a mini lesson that makes learning stick
	17 Jul 2024	Upper Elementary Teacher- Summer Podcast Series Chapters 1 and 2 of Big Words for Young Readers	00:20:09
In this episode: Listen in as we continue our summer book study of the book “Big Words For Young Readers” by Heidi Anne Mesmer. We talk about: Chapters 1 and 2 of the book which cover what word parts our language is composed of and the importance of a scope and sequence. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Sign Up for summer podcast book study Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Grab my free guide for keeping your mini lesson mini Summer Bucket List Resource Online Summer Conferences: SImply Coaching Summit 2024 Mind Your Coaching Institute 2024 Linked Upper Elementary Teacher Conference Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Leave a Rating and Review:
	16 May 2021	End of the year ideas for Upper Elementary Classrooms: Finish Strong	00:15:16
In this episode- Learn how to turn the end of the year slump into an opportunity to finish strong. Let’s not abandon ship on all the best teaching practices that we have used all year. Let’s do the things we need to do and give our students meaningful activities to end the year with. Cast a vision for how you want your school year to end and make a: Front and Center Plan Community Building Plan Back End Plan Listen to the podcast to learn more. Miss any details read the blog: End of the year ideas: Life After State Testing Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Finish Strong challenge Bingo End of the year book awards blog post Setting Reading Goals Books to read list for summer and beyond Graphic organizers to use with buddy readers Hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode Join our podcast FB community so you can get other ideas to add to your playbook Fill out the google form to tell me your challenges and what you would like to hear on the podcast Follow me on instagram at msevamireles Join my in the know list so you don't miss an episode and get my free guide for how to DIY a mini lesson that makes learning stick
	17 Jan 2023	How To Use Historical Fiction To Teach Black History in your Upper Elementary Classroom	00:09:45
In this episode: You will learn how to use historical fiction to teach black history. Turns out you don’t have to wait until Black History Month to teach it. I talk about: Why using historical fiction helps you expose students to a variety of accomplishments by black Americans outside of the civil rights movement. How to roll out your historical fiction unit of study. What three skills your historical fiction unit should include. Quotables: -Black Americans have done and accomplished a variety of things not only during the civil rights movement, but before and after. -Historical fiction is a great genre to use to dive into various lessons related to fiction, but on a deeper level. My top three focuses would be character motivation, setting and conflict. -Reading historical fiction is my favorite way to learn about history. It’s my favorite genre to use to teach students about important people and events in history and is a great way to review and dive deeper into various fiction skills. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Historical Fiction Unit The Mini Lesson Revamp Bootcamp Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school PD Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	09 Nov 2022	How Do I Teach Nonfiction in Upper Elementary?	00:09:50
In this episode: You will walk away with clear steps for how to launch and teach your nonfiction reading unit. I talk about: I talk about the what, the why and the how of teaching your next nonfiction reading unit. 1.The What- It’s Broken into two camps:Expository and Narrative Nonfiction 2. The Why- Teaching students how to think about new information and what they think about it is critically important. 3. The How- I give you 4 main teaching points to zone in on in your next nonfiction reading unit. Quotables: As an educator and as an adult you and I both know that you are never done learning, this means that learning how to navigate non fiction is a lifelong skill. In addition, learning how to navigate nonfiction will also teach students how to take in new information and decide how to think about it and what they think about it. Because nonfiction text may include bias therefore, students will need to be taught how to identify the author's purpose in order to help them discern this. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Nonfiction Reading Response The Mini Lesson Revamp Bootcamp Waitlist Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school PD Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	31 Mar 2022	I'm Still Here	00:07:57
Listen in as: I share why I took an extended break from the podcast and what to look forward to hearing in this upcoming season. I talk about: -Why I took a break -What made me come back -Why I’m still here Quotables: -I’m on a mission to help upper elementary reading teachers use their literacy block to teach students how to think about books so that students learn how to apply those same thinking skills to their everyday life. -This season we will dig into how to reset your reading block any time of year, what professional development books you will want to add to your PD reading list, How a love of reading is both taught and caught, We will even take a dive into how to create systems that support you. I will also get a little ranty as I tackle how you can lead a book banning revolution in your classroom. -Things don’t have to be perfect, I don’t have to be or feel perfect in order to make an impact in my building, through this podcast and in the online eduspace. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school PD Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	08 Nov 2023	Why You Should Bet on Yourself, by Investing in Yourself as an Upper Elementary Teacher	00:10:55
In this episode: I talk about the top reasons you should invest in your own professional development We talk about: 1.What it means to invest in yourself. 2. Why investing in your own professional growth is sometimes essential. 3.How professional growth can be a door opener to different opportunities in education. Quotables: -We are the ones that know what we need and how we best learn. -Sometimes we have to save ourselves, because we are not in an environment that wants to invest in our growth. -Investing in our own professional growth opens up our eyes to what is possible in our career as educators. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Mini Lessons Made Simple Mastermind Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’Leave a Rating and Review:
	31 Mar 2022	How To Get Upper Elementary Students To Love Reading Pt. 2	00:09:22
Listen in as: I share part two of a two part series about how a love of reading is cultivated in a classroom. Part two of this series is all about how a love of reading is taught. I talk about: -What to teach your students to do first -Teaching students how to think about their reading -Giving students a chance to practice -Building a reading community -Encouraging students to read widely -Teaching students how to make reading a priority Quotables: -Most teachers know the value of students having time to read at home, yet we have zero control over what students do when they are outside of our classrooms. -There is value in meaningful reading activities, but if you have to choose between reading activities and actual reading I would encourage you to choose giving students time with text. -Teach students how to think about their reading. We are so used to operating on autopilot and not really paying attention to the moment. Our students are no different. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school PD Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	02 Jun 2021	Summer Bucket List Planning for Upper Elementary Teachers and Students	00:08:58
In this episode- We talk about how we often head into summer exhausted and don’t really have an idea for how we want summer to go except that we need a break. Then we wonder why we start our school year harried and not really feeling any better than when the school year ended. Let’s not have that be our reality this year. Let’s create a summer plan that empowers us to take care of ourselves and embark on a little learning all while enjoying the lazy days of summer. Listen to the podcast to learn more. Miss any details read the blog: Summer Bucket List Planning for Teachers and Students Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Summer Bucket list Planning and Comeback Better Challenge E2E summer reboot July 16th-18th. Coaching Transformed- July 7th Stepping Into Coaching- July 12th-14th The Literacy Workshop by Maria Walther and Karen Briggs-Tucker Writing about Reading by Janet Angelillo Raising the Standards Through Chapter Books Hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode Join our podcast FB community so you can get other ideas to add to your playbook Fill out the google form to tell me your challenges and what you would like to hear on the podcast Follow me on instagram at msevamireles Join my in the know list so you don't miss an episode and get my free guide for how to DIY a mini lesson that makes learning stick
	09 Dec 2021	3 Tips for Keeping Upper Elementary Students Reading Over Winter Break	00:06:38
Listen in as: I give you 3 steps for keeping your students reading over the winter break. I talk about: Creating a culture of reading, no it’s not too late. I also talk about how to use easy to do activities to help you create a bingo board and how to use a books to read list to help your students set reading goals. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Books To Read List (Winter Edition) 4 steps to crafting a mini lesson One on One Coaching Support Creating Your Own Reading Response Choice Board Workshop Waitlist Next Steps: Hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode Join our podcast FB community so you can get other ideas to add to your playbook Fill out the google form to tell me your challenges and what you would like to hear on the podcast Follow me on instagram at msevamireles Join my in the know list so you don't miss an episode and get my free guide for how to DIY a mini lesson that makes learning stick
	29 May 2024	Top 5 Most Listened to Episodes of Season 7	00:06:45
In this episode: Listen in as I wrap up season 7 of the podcast. We talk about: The top 5 most listened to episodes of the podcast this season and the main takeaways. I also mentioned how we can hang out this summer. Give the episode a listen and jot down the episodes that you need to binge right now. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Grab my free guide for keeping your mini lesson mini Get on the mini lesson revamp bootcamp waitlist Online Summer Conferences: SImply Coaching Summit 2024 Mind Your Coaching Institute 2024 Linked Upper Elementary Teacher Conference Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Leave a Rating and Review:
	08 Sep 2022	Capacity: How to Respect It As An Upper Elementary Teacher	00:11:27
Listen in as: I unpack the what, why and how of respecting your capacity or your limits as you try to build your professional capacity, or skills as a literacy leader in your classroom. I talk about: -What respecting your capacity means to you as a literacy leader in your classroom. -Why respecting your capacity at work allows you to show up well in other areas of your life. -How to respect your capacity by: Acknowledge and name your season Acknowledge and name your limits Craft a plan that allows you to both respect your limits and grow your skill set, because your professional growth is directly tied to your student’s growth Quotables: -We are often the biggest violators of our own boundaries, this fact is contributing to our inability to grow our skill set in a sustainable way. -Although I am a firm believer in growing our abilities as literacy leaders in our classrooms, I also believe that we can do this while also respecting our limits. -The goal of this season is to give you tools that help you create sustainable impact in your classroom. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Systems The Real Self Care The Mini Lesson Revamp Bootcamp Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school PD Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	04 Dec 2024	Teaching for Transfer in Upper Elementary: The Difference Between Rote and Meaningful learning	00:14:53
In this episode: Listen in as we talk about how to bridge the gap between rote learning and meaningful learning in your upper elementary literacy classroom. We talk about: The what, the why and the how of teaching students so that they apply what you’ve taught them. Learn what the research says the goal of learning is. Walk away with tangible steps for making this happen in your classroom. Quotables: - Teaching for transfer matters in our literacy classrooms. It is the entire point of teaching. It’s what helps our students grow as readers, thinkers and learners. - Transfer is what we think of when we teach a student how to divide words into syllables during our word study time and then the same student is able to use this knowledge to decode multisyllabic words during their independent reading time. -As educators we need to ensure that students understand that what they are about to learn matters and why. Making sure that students know why they are learning something is one way to attain student attention. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Rote Vs. Meaningful Learning Richard Mayer (2002) Launching Independent Reading Workshop Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Grab my free guide for keeping your mini lesson mini Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Leave a Rating and Review:
	12 May 2022	Systems The Real Self Care	00:10:48
Listen in as: I share how creating systems that support you is the real self care. You may be thinking Eva it’s late in the year who actually cares, but here is the thing anytime is a great time to create a system that supports you. I talk about: -What is a system, routine and habit? -Why you need systems, routines and habits in your work life. -How to incorporate systems, routines and habits into your day. Quotables: -I don't really believe in the idea of work -life balance anymore, and thank goodness, because life is hard enough without looking for one more way that we may or may not be measuring up. -The goal should be to come to work fully rested, fully prepared and fully ready to be present in the moment with our students and not constantly thinking about the million and one things that we have to do. -I'm going to teach you how to craft your routines for tasks that you need to do daily, weekly, and monthly, then you will have a chance to craft your very own daily routines checklist. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school PD Systems the Real Self Care Workshop Link to book mentioned(affiliate links found below): Atomic Habits Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	09 Jul 2021	Recharging Your Batteries with Erin Myres	00:28:51
In This Episode: I interviewed Erin Myres and we talked about ways teachers can recharge this summer. Erin has been teaching for 8 years and has experience in both elementary and middle school. She will be stepping into a new position in the fall as a program coordinator and will be working with teachers to further develop the curriculum we teach. Listen as Erin shares: The benefits of habit stacking to recharge. The difference between relaxing and rest and how both play a vital role in physical and mental recharging in order to avoid burnout. How we need to be intentional in our efforts to recharge because it is possible to still feel burned out after time off. How tapping into our inner child can be the secret to recharging before we jump into the next school year. Ways to stay in touch with Erin: On twitter and Instagram: @erinmyres@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/erinmyres Hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode Join our podcast FB community so you can get other ideas to add to your playbook Fill out the google form to tell me your challenges and what you would like to hear on the podcast Follow me on instagram at msevamireles Join my in the know list so you don't miss an episode and get my free guide for how to DIY a mini lesson that makes learning stick
	07 Sep 2023	What matters most in your literacy classroom at the beginning of the school year?	00:12:26
In this episode: Listen in as I talk about my top three tips for starting the school year off strong in your literacy classroom. We talk about: -Helping students see themselves as readers -Getting to know your students as readers -Helping students feel safe taking risks in your classroom Quotables: - Reading in your classroom needs to be seen as non negotiable. When students know that in your classroom everyone reads, then it will be that much easier for them to see themselves as readers. -One of the best ways to get to know your students as readers is to just talk to them and it will tell you a lot. Most students have strong opinions about reading and aren’t shy about telling you what they think. - I think as the adults in the room we forget that when we ask students to engage in our classrooms we are asking them to be brave enough to make mistakes…..in front of strangers. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: What is Tier 1 Instruction in the Upper Elementary Classroom? Teaching Reading 101 Course Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Leave a Rating and Review:
	07 Sep 2023	What to prioritize when you're new to a grade level	00:13:47
In this episode: Listen in as I talk about the two things you need to know about your students when you are changing grade levels. We talk about: -What you need to prioritize most when changing grade levels. -What not to do when changing grade levels. -How to work with where your students are at developmentally and not against it. Quotables: -The two main things I am going to advise you to do are: determine what is developmentally appropriate and get to know the grade level standards. -Knowing what was developmentally appropriate for the fifth graders I taught that year helped me to plan not just academic turn and talk opportunities, but also short non academic talking opportunities, like when they could go from their tables to their cubbies to grab resources - It was up to me to know my standards and make sure that I held them accountable for what they needed to know and not for what they would need to know in the next grade. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Upper Elementary Teacher Must Have Resources (affiliate links to books mentioned in the podcast episode) Teaching Reading 101 Course Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send Leave a Rating and Review:
	27 Dec 2023	Listener Favorite: Mid-Year Check In for an Upper Elementary Teacher	00:14:31
In this episode: Listen in as I give you tangible steps that you can use to conduct your mid-year check in. I even get vulnerable and do mine here on the podcast so that you can see how easy and beneficial it is to do one. I talk about: I talk about the what, the why and the how of conducting a mid-year check in. 1.The What- a mid-year check in is a meeting that you do with yourself half way through the year and reflect or think about the practices surrounding your literacy block. 2. The Why- No one in your life knows the highs and lows that you have experienced so far this school year, better than you. 3. The How- designate a place and time to do this. Then you needed to grab a sheet of paper and ask yourself a series of questions. Quotables: Now is a perfect time for a check in as the celebrations and pitfalls of the school year are still fresh on your mind. Although, we like and value the feedback of an admin, coach or colleague. The honest feedback we get from ourselves can and should be just as valued. Thinking of what is going well in your classroom will open your eyes and will help you to see just how many wins there are once you have a chance to actually think about it. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Mid-Year Check In Form Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school PD Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Leave a Rating and Review:
	10 Nov 2021	Keeping Kids Accountable During Independent Reading in Upper Elementary	00:11:32
Listen in as: I give you actionable ideas that you can use to keep students accountable during independent reading. I talk about: Creating a culture of reading Using Stop and Jot And …. So much more Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Book Talk Projects Reading Response Choice Board Bundle Conferring and Guided Reading Template Bundle 4 steps to crafting a mini lesson One on One Coaching Support Next Steps: Hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode Join our podcast FB community so you can get other ideas to add to your playbook Fill out the google form to tell me your challenges and what you would like to hear on the podcast Follow me on instagram at msevamireles Join my in the know list so you don't miss an episode and get my free guide for how to DIY a mini lesson that makes learning stick
	11 Oct 2023	What if I don't have the money to invest in my own PD as an Upper Elementary Teacher?	00:09:03
In this episode: I talk about what to do if you don’t have the money to invest in professional development opportunities. We talk about: The what, why and how of pursuing professional development opportunities even if you don’t have the money to pay for it yourself. Quotables: -Professional development means any opportunity to grow our literacy practice via the acquisition and implementation of evidence based practices that support student learning. -We pursue evidence based literacy related professional development because we want to be great at our job and our students deserve a bomb teacher that knows their stuff. -A little known fact is that schools often get funding for teacher professional development, this means that sometimes all you have to do is ask admin in order to get your professional development paid for. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: ⁠Time Sucks and How to Avoid Them Workshop Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Sponsorship Template Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Leave a Rating and Review:
	05 Jun 2024	Summer Bucket List: Upper Elementary Teacher Edition	00:09:05
In this episode: Listen in as I give you tangible steps for crafting a bucket list that helps you come back in the fall rested, and ready to start back in the fall. We talk about: How to craft a realist summer bucket list for yourself and a plan to make it happen. We also talk about how to help your students do the same. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Sign Up for summer podcast book study Grab my free guide for keeping your mini lesson mini Summer Bucket List Resource Online Summer Conferences: SImply Coaching Summit 2024 Mind Your Coaching Institute 2024 Linked Upper Elementary Teacher Conference Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Leave a Rating and Review:
	18 Mar 2021	Teacher Self Reflection: Go from Surviving to Thriving with a Reflective Practice	00:13:06
In this episode- I talk about how developing a habit of reflection took me from surviving to thriving as an educator. I share the two questions you need to start asking yourself to develop your own reflective practice. Prefer to read the content instead of listen? Check out this blog post: https://evamireles.com/teacher-self-reflection-go-from-surviving-to-thriving-with-a-reflective-practice/ Template mentioned in the podcast Hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode Join our podcast FB community so you can get other ideas to add to your playbook Fill out the google form to tell me your challenges and what you would like to hear on the podcast Follow me on instagram at msevamireles Join my in the know list so you don't miss an episode and get my free guide for how to DIY a mini lesson that makes learning stick
	07 Feb 2023	How Do I Support My High Upper Elementary Readers?	00:16:18
In this episode: I lay the foundation of what needs to be in place before we reach for the extras that we think of when we think of supporting high readers. I talk about: What support for on and above level readers should look like. Why our on and above level readers need our support even though they may look fine. How to make supporting your on and above level readers work with your current literacy block. Quotables: - Supporting on or above level readers means remembering that they deserve our watchful eye and protective concern about their reading progress as much as our striving readers do. - We support our higher readers because we don’t make assumptions about their abilities. -We support on or above level readers by making time to meet with them, ensure they have the basics down and teaching them. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Grab my free guide for keeping your mini lesson mini Get on the mini lesson revamp bootcamp waitlist Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	29 Apr 2021	A Day In The Life of Test Prep in Upper Elementary	00:09:27
In this episode I chat about what a possible frame work that could be used in the reading classroom during test prep season: Read Aloud Mini Lesson Small Group Independent Reading I also chat about the test prep instructional strategy that I made digital to help boost engagement. Resource Mentioned in the episode: Reading Test Prep Strategy Hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode Join our podcast FB community so you can get other ideas to add to your playbook Fill out the google form to tell me your challenges and what you would like to hear on the podcast Follow me on instagram at @msevamireles Join my in the know list so you don't miss an episode and get my free guide for how to DIY a mini lesson that makes learning stick
	26 Jul 2024	Upper Elementary Teacher Summer Book Study Series- Chapters 3 and 4 of Big Words for Young Readers	00:28:32
In this episode: Listen in as we continue our summer book study of the book “Big Words For Young Readers” by Heidi Anne Mesmer. We talk about: Chapters 3 and 4 of the book which cover which assessments we should giving students, what ingredients are needed for students to learn big words and how to provide research based big word instruction. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Sign Up for summer podcast book study Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Grab my free guide for keeping your mini lesson mini Summer Bucket List Resource Online Summer Conferences: SImply Coaching Summit 2024 Mind Your Coaching Institute 2024 Linked Upper Elementary Teacher Conference Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Leave a Rating and Review:
	25 Oct 2023	Why Community Matters On Your Professional Growth Journey as an Upper Elementary Teacher	00:09:20
In this episode: I talk about the role community plays in your professional growth. We talk about: The what, why and how of cultivating a community that will both support your professional growth and impact student performance. Quotables: -A community approach to professional development would allow teammates to feel empowered to help each other troubleshoot or reteach/model a part of the professional development they attended and feel they have a firm grasp on. -A community centered approach to professional development could help your team implement peer to peer professional development. -A community approach to professional development creates a more equitable educational experience for students. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: ⁠Time Sucks and How to Avoid Them Workshop Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’Leave a Rating and Review:
	08 Aug 2024	Upper Elementary Book Study Series: Chapters 7 and 8 of Big Words for Young Readers	00:18:30
In this episode: Listen in as we continue our summer book study of the book “Big Words For Young Readers” by Heidi Anne Mesmer. We talk about: Chapters 7 and 8 of the book which covers the skills that students working on 2nd-5th grade skills should be taught and how to teach them. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Sign Up for summer podcast book study Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Grab my free guide for keeping your mini lesson mini Summer Bucket List Resource Online Summer Conferences: SImply Coaching Summit 2024 Mind Your Coaching Institute 2024 Linked Upper Elementary Teacher Conference Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Leave a Rating and Review:
	07 Feb 2024	How to use the mini lesson to teach vocabulary and word study in upper elementary.	00:13:41
In this episode: I talk about the what, why and how of using the mini lesson framework to teach vocabulary and word study skills in your upper elementary classroom. We talk about: 1.What is vocabulary and word study instruction? 2. Why does vocabulary and word study instruction matter in the classroom? 3.How can I use the mini lesson to vocabulary and word study skills? Quotables: -Students need access to word study and vocabulary instruction in the upper elementary classroom in order to help them read and understand text on a deep level. -In grades 3-5 students are required to read multisyllabic words and need to be taught how to do this. - The mini lesson is the only framework that respects student attention spans and builds in a way to move students from novice to apprentice intentionally and effectively. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Episode 61: The Real MVP of Your Literacy Block Grab Your Free Mini Lesson Guide Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	08 May 2024	End of Year Reflection in Your Upper Elementary Classroom	00:16:03
In this episode: I talk about the what, why and how of reflecting on our past school experiences and the positive and/or negative impact they have on your teaching. We talk about: 1.What it means to reflect on our school experiences. 2. Why taking time to reflect on past school experiences is a necessary step in growing our practice as teachers. 3.How to reflect on both the positive experiences and think about the impact they have on your teaching. Quotables: - Our school experiences whether positive or negative are likely impacting how we show up in our classrooms with our students every single day. - There have been times when a teacher has told me that they hate teaching reading, because they themselves feel like they weren’t good at reading. -I had a teacher who would tutor me in highschool and helped me to see that I could figure things out as a learner. She showed me what a growth mindset was before that was a thing. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Linked Conference for Upper Elementary Teachers Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Leave a Rating and Review:
	31 Mar 2022	Reset Your Upper Elementary Reading Block Any Time Of Year	00:15:50
Listen in as: I share tips about ways to reset your reading block any time of the year, because let’s face it, any time of year is a good time to reset your reading block. I talk about: -Celebrating your wins -Resetting your goals if something is not working -Staying the course if things are going well -Helping your classroom community hit the reset button -Helping each student reset their reading goals Quotables: - Mid-year is a great time to take stock of how things are going in your reading classroom and hit refresh on those goals, but let’s be honest any time of year is a good time to hit the refresh button. - Think about how you showed up well in your reading block this last semester, last month, or even last week depending on when you choose to embark on this practice. Take a moment to list off what went right. Read these accomplishments out loud and pat yourself on the back, you deserve it. - Sometimes the most sanity saving, lifegiving practice growing thing we can do for ourselves and our students is to stay the course. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school PD Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	06 Mar 2023	Writing Across The Content Areas in Upper Elementary With The Renewed Teacher Part 2	00:18:00
In this episode: Krystal Smith aka The Renewed Teacher and I continue our conversation about writing instruction in the upper elementary classroom. Listen in as Krystal and I continue to discuss the what, why and how of writing across content areas. We talk about: 1.What-Incorporating writing across content areas means creating authentic opportunities to write in each subject. 2.Why- It’s not about writing to pass a test. 3.How- It won’t just happen, you have to plan for it. Quotables: - Teaching writing goes beyond scores on a test. You could be teaching a future writer or poet. -This work requires an abundance of grace. Grace for your students and grace for yourself. -Teaching students the writing process is the goal. It’s the writing process that will prepare them for real life writing. About Krystal aka The Renewed Teacher: In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she is the creator of The RenewED Teacher, a blog and support network where she specializes in advising teachers on how to be more effective in their teaching practice and purpose by prioritizing self-care and staying in touch with their purpose. Smith shares tips, quotes, teacher resources, Tik Toks/Reels, and a wealth of knowledge on how to be successful in the classroom. While content specific advice and tips are shared with teachers, Smith manages to also help teachers who are getting discouraged and approaching or experiencing burnout.Smith knows her purpose is to motivate, encourage, inspire, and empower educators and teachers alike. Connect With Krystal: Instagram: @the_renewed_teacher Blog: www.renewedteacher.com Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Grab my free guide for keeping your mini lesson mini Get on the mini lesson revamp bootcamp waitlist Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	18 Apr 2023	How Do I Support Struggling Students in Upper Elementary?	00:10:27
In this episode: After listening to this episode you will leave with clarity around the what, the why and the how of supporting struggling students in the upper elementary classroom. I talk about: 1.What- What does it mean to support struggling students in our upper elementary classrooms? 2. Why- Why do we want to provide support for our struggling students? 3. How-How do we support struggling students in our upper elementary classrooms? Quotables: - When we are talking about how to support striving readers in our classrooms we are talking about how to help them access grade level curriculum and set them on a path where they too can demonstrate mastery of grade level standards. -We need to expose students to and hold them accountable for grade level content throughout the day. - One way to support struggling students is to teach students how to self advocate and while not creating an over dependence on support. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: What is tier 1 instruction in the upper elementary classroom? Grab my free guide for keeping your mini lesson mini Get on the mini lesson revamp bootcamp waitlist Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	10 Jan 2024	Hitting the Refresh Button in your Upper Elementary Classroom	00:15:28
In this episode: I talk about why this is a great time to embrace that new year energy and hit the refresh button on the evidence based tier one literacy practices. We talk about: 1.What does it mean to hit the refresh button on evidence based tier one literacy practices. 2. Why you may need to hit the refresh button on evidence based tier one literacy practices in the first place. 3.How to go about hitting that refresh button in a doable way. Quotables: -The term refresh means to come back to a commitment or practice with renewed energy and strength. -One reason to hit the refresh button mid-year is because you started off strong and now have fallen off and want to get back on track in implementing evidence based practices in your upper elementary literacy classroom. -One way to hit the refresh button on your literacy practices is to read a professional book and implement what you learned. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Leave a Rating and Review:
	17 Apr 2024	Finish the year Strong-ish Leveraging the Behind the Scenes of Being an Upper Elementary Reading Teacher	00:15:57
In this episode: I talk about the what, why and how of leveraging the behind the scenes of being an upper elementary reading teacher to help you end the year strong-ish. We talk about: 1.What is the behind the scenes of teaching. 2. Why setting intention around the behind the scenes of teaching matters when planning to end the year strong-ish. 3.How to leverage the behind the scenes of teaching to help you end the year strong-ish. Quotables: -When I refer to the term back end I’m referring to those things that happen behind the scenes. Those things that if they don’t happen then you don’t actually ever get to the teaching portion of the day. -Taking time to consider the behind the scenes of our jobs and create a plan for it helps give us some of that power back.When we feel empowered we operate from an entirely different frequency which positively impacts everyone around us. - I like to think of self care as an act of resistance, because education is a system that will try to take all of everything you give it. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Sign up for the Finish Strong-ish Workshop Here! Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Leave a Rating and Review:
	13 Mar 2024	Under Construction: Crafting Constructed Responses in Upper Elementary	00:21:35
In this episode: I talk about the what, why and how of helping students write constructed responses in the upper elementary classroom. We talk about: 1.What reading response is and how it relates to constructed responses. 2. Why constructed responses should have a place in your upper elementary literacy classroom. 3.How you can help your upper elementary students write constructed responses independently. Quotables: -Reading response opportunities help upper elementary students deepen their comprehension and engage in productive struggle. -Reading response refers to a tool used to deepen understanding of the text as your upper elementary students read and interact with the text. -Upper elementary students need to engage in productive struggle in order to become more proficient at independently crafting constructed responses. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Leave a Rating and Review:
	25 Aug 2022	Capacity-How to Build It As An Upper Elementary Teacher	00:11:21
Listen in as: I unpack the what, why and how of growing your capacity in order to pave the way for sustainable growth for you and your students. I talk about: -What growing your capacity means to you as a literacy leader in your classroom. -Why you should want to embark on a journey of being a lifelong learner and how this decision impacts your students. -How to grow your capacity in a sustainable way. Quotables: -As lifelong learners we have to know how to pace ourselves. -The reality is that you can’t be great at everything all the time and you can’t refine everything all at once. -Our commitment to growth directly impacts your student’s growth. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Teacher Self Reflection: Go from Surviving to Thriving with a Reflective Practice Reading Essentials by Reggie Routman (affiliate link) The Mini Lesson Revamp Bootcamp Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school PD Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	20 Mar 2024	How to Leverage Your Upper Elementary Read Aloud Time Within Your Test Prep Framework.	00:15:37
In this episode: I talk about the what, why and how of using read aloud with accountable talk as part of your test prep strategy. We talk about: 1.What test prep is and what it isn't. 2. Why read aloud should be a part of your test prep strategy. 3.How to leverage your read aloud time within your test prep framework. Quotables: -Test prep should feel like a time of review for students. It should feel like an opportunity to apply the skills that they have already learned in a different format. -Read-aloud creates a shared experience, it provides an opportunity to practice active listening,it’s an inclusive practice and it helps to reduce stress during this potentially stressful time in the year. -Studies show that being read to helps to reduce stress, anxiety levels and heart rate. Which makes read-aloud the perfect component of your test prep plan. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Test Prep Planning Guide Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Leave a Rating and Review:
	11 Apr 2023	How do I differentiate instruction in the upper elementary literacy classroom?	00:15:16
In this episode: After listening to this episode you will leave with clarity around the what, the why and the how of differentiated instruction in the upper elementary classroom. I talk about: 1.What- What is differentiated instruction anyway? 2. Why- Why does differentiated instruction matter? 3. How-How do I differentiate instruction in my upper elementary literacy classroom? Quotables: - Differentiation is the ability of the teacher to ensure that content, process, product or accountability are structured in such a way that all students are able to access the curriculum and set on a path to demonstrate mastery of the grade level standards. -All students deserve to feel some measure of success in a day. One way to make this happen is to create paths for them to be able to access mastery of the standards we teach them each day. - An intentional mini lesson really is the best vehicle for delivering high quality research based instruction. -Small group and whole group instruction can both be ineffective if they are poorly planned and all around unintentional. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: What is tier 1 instruction in the upper elementary classroom? Grab my free guide for keeping your mini lesson mini Get on the mini lesson revamp bootcamp waitlist Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	15 Nov 2022	How Do I Teach Argumentative Text in Upper Elementary?	00:08:13
In this episode: You will walk away with clear steps for how to launch and teach your argumentative text unit. I talk about: I talk about the what, the why and the how of teaching your next argumentative text reading unit. 1.The What- a type of persuasive text that presents one viewpoint and includes: claim, evidence, facts and opinions. 2. The Why- It is important to equip students with knowledge of the genre and tools for how to read it so that they can decide what they think for themselves. 3. The How- I give you 4 main teaching points to zone in on in your next argumentative text reading unit. Quotables: We live in a time when most people take to google to research a topic. It is important to equip students with knowledge of the genre and tools for how to read it so that they can decide what they think for themselves. It is important to teach students how to decide if the text they read will inform or change their opinion. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Argumentative Text Reading Response The Mini Lesson Revamp Bootcamp Waitlist Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school PD Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	29 Nov 2023	Literacy Across Content Areas in Upper Elementary- Why Literacy Should Be Everyone's Problem	00:14:04
In this episode: I talk about how literacy impacts everything that students have to learn and everything we teach, therefore the teaching of literacy is everyone’s problem and should be taught across content areas. We talk about: 1.What it means to be literate. 2. Why literacy is everyone’s problem. 3.How a student becomes a proficient reader. Quotables: -Being literate is the ability to read, write, speak and understand in a way that allows someone to function in their everyday life. -Students are required to have a level of literacy that helps them function in their daily lives even while they are in school. -Literacy instruction is everyone's problem, it should not all fall on the RLA teacher/block. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Leave a Rating and Review:
	25 Jan 2024	The What, Why and How of SOR in the Upper Elementary Classroom	00:14:51
In this episode: I talk about the what, why and how of SOR or Science of Reading in the upper elementary classroom. We talk about: 1.What is the science of teaching reading? 2. Why does this research matter to upper elementary teachers? 3.How can I implement it into my literacy block? Quotables: -SOR centers explicit and systematic instruction in the skills that teach students how to decode and understand what they read. -Science of Reading matters, because ensuring that all students have access to explicit and systematic instruction ensures a more equitable experience for all students. - The best way to deliver explicit instruction in each component of reading is to use the mini lesson framework Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Episode 61: The Real MVP of Your Literacy Block Grab Your Free Mini Lesson Guide Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Leave a Rating and Review:
	02 Oct 2024	Building Independence: Nurturing a big word mindset in the literacy classroom	00:08:46
In this episode: Listen in as we talk about promoting self leadership through nurtutring a big word mindset. We talk about: The what, the why and the how of building independence by promoting self leadership through nurturing a big word mindset in your upper elementary literacy classroom. Quotables: -A big word mindset is one in which a student has developed confidence in their ability to attempt and successfully decode a multisyllabic word. - If students don’t have a strategy and a track record for success when it comes to tackling big words, then they will just avoid them. -Take time to point out when you notice students displaying a big word mindset. Explicitly name what the student did and how that helped them. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Launching Independent Reading Workshop Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Grab my free guide for keeping your mini lesson mini Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send' Leave a Rating and Review:
	15 May 2024	End of Year Reflection: How to Know When it’s Time to Make a Shift as an Upper Elementary Teacher	00:16:06
In this episode: I talk about the what, why and how of reflecting your career goals as a teacher and using that reflection time to decide if it’s time to make a career shift. We talk about: 1.What it means to reflect on our career goals as a teacher. 2. Why taking time to reflect on your career goals is an important part of longevity in education. 3.How to reflect on your career goals in a way that helps you choose next steps. Quotables: - You have permission to dream without guilt. To envision possibilities without a sense of responsibility to this system that we call education. - How can we possibly teach students to dream big dreams for their lives, if we refuse to dream at all for ourselves? -Taking time to reflect on our career goals helps us take our power back and not place the responsibility for this decision on work conditions like student or colleague behavior. Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Leave a Rating and Review:
	21 Feb 2023	How do I use one text for multiple mini lessons in an upper elementary classroom?	00:11:18
In this episode: After listening to this episode you will leave equipped with the what, the why and the how of using one text for multiple mini lessons. I talk about: What a mentor text is and its purpose in the RLA classroom. Why using a mentor text for your RLA instruction will: save you time, save students processing time, save you instructional time How to make using mentor texts for multiple mini lessons a reality in your classroom. Quotables: - Mentor texts can be used for several lessons to model what good readers and writers do. -Mentor texts save you planning time, instructional time and help save students processing time. -Planning for mentor texts means long range and short range planning so that you can get the most out of using key texts for your next unit. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Grab my free guide for keeping your mini lesson mini Get on the mini lesson revamp bootcamp waitlist How Do I Teach Nonfiction? (podcast episode) Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	18 Sep 2024	Building Independence: promoting self leadership through goal setting in the literacy classroom	00:09:42
In this episode: Listen in as we talk about promoting self leadership through goal setting as a way to foster independence in your literacy classroom. We talk about: The what, the why and the how of building independence by promoting self leadership through goal setting in your upper elementary literacy classroom. Quotables: -Self leadership in the literacy classroom is a student's ability to define a goal they are working towards based on their knowledge of themselves and the areas that they want to grow in as it relates to literacy. - If students are simply just trying to get better at something, but don’t have a goal for what they are trying to achieve then their efforts will be in vain. -A goal is only effective in motivating self leadership if a student remembers what it was. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Launching Independent Reading Workshop Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Grab my free guide for keeping your mini lesson mini Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Leave a Rating and Review:
	16 Sep 2021	Beginning of the Year Goal Setting: Upper Elementary Student Edition	00:09:55
In the last episode we talked all about setting goals for yourself as the teacher of your reading block. We talked about my 7 step approach to setting goals that stick and how to use those goals to craft a PD plan. In this episode we are going to talk about applying the same goal setting framework to your class as a whole as well as your individual students. Let’s Jump in. 7 steps to setting a professional goal you will stick with: 1.Reflect 2. Visualize what success looks like 3.Identify Action Steps Listen to the podcast to learn more. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Reading Goals Resource One on One Coaching Support Hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode Join our podcast FB community so you can get other ideas to add to your playbook Fill out the google form to tell me your challenges and what you would like to hear on the podcast Follow me on instagram at msevamireles
	27 Oct 2021	Tips for Crafting a Virtual or In Person Mini Lesson in your Upper Elementary Classroom	00:10:56
Listen in as: I give you tangible actions steps for crafting a virtual and/or in person mini lesson. You are going to want to grab your notes app for this episode. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Mini Lesson Template 4 steps to crafting a mini lesson One on One Coaching Support Want to read more: Mini lesson blog posts Hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode Join our podcast FB community so you can get other ideas to add to your playbook Fill out the google form to tell me your challenges and what you would like to hear on the podcast Follow me on instagram at msevamireles Join my in the know list so you don't miss an episode and get my free guide for how to DIY a mini lesson that makes learning stick
	14 Apr 2022	Mid Year PD Book Recommendations for Upper Elementary Reading Teachers	00:06:49
Listen in as: Share two professional book recommendations for this time of year. Teachers are lifelong learners and as such you are always on the lookout for books and skills to add to your toolbox. I talk about: -Thinking through when to add new tools to your teacher tool box -Adding read aloud with accountable talk to your whole group instruction and what book to guide you -Varying your small group instruction and what book to guide you Quotables: -Read-Aloud with accountable talk was such a game changing addition to my reading block. -Now that you’ve figured out how to navigate the basics of guided reading you may have noticed that not every student actually needs guided reading, but you’re not quite sure what to do next. -If you’ve gotten your mini lesson down to 15 minutes and you are able to get guided reading groups on most days then you might be ready to add more tools to your whole group and small group instruction tool box. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school PD Books Mentioned In Podcast (affiliate links shared below): Raising the Standards Through Chapter Books Teaching Reading In Small Groups Past Episodes Mentioned: What is a Mini Lesson Anyway? Guided Reading Basics Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary reading teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	27 Sep 2023	How to Become a Lifelong Learner in Your Upper Elementary Literacy Classroom	00:10:01
In this episode: Listen in as I talk about the what, the why and the how of embracing the role of life long learner. We talk about: -What it means to be a lifelong learner. -What life long learners don’t do. -How to take on the role of life long learner. Quotables: -A lifelong learner is always thinking about how they can improve, acknowledges what is going right so that they don’t have to reinvent the wheel and isn’t afraid of trying new things. -Being a reflective teacher means to think about what is going well, what could use improvement and what our contribution is to both of these things. - It’s not the collecting of knowledge that helps our practice as literacy teachers grow, it's our implementation of our new learning that does that. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Time Sucks and How to Avoid Them Workshop Teaching Reading 101 Course Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’Leave a Rating and Review:
	04 Apr 2023	What is Tier One Instruction in the Upper Elementary Classroom?	00:15:15
In this episode: After listening to this episode you will leave with clarity around the what, the why and the how of tier 1 instruction in the literacy classroom. I talk about: 1.What- What is high quality tier 1 instruction anyway? 2. Why- Why is tier 1 instruction important and why is it important to make it available to everyone? 3. How- How do I deliver high quality tier 1 instruction? Quotables: - Tier 1 instruction is what every single student in your classroom is entitled to. It consists of the basics as dictated by your grade level standards that students need in order to grow as readers. -Tier 1 instruction is important. It’s important because tier 1 instruction gives students access to instruction in their grade level standards and gives them the necessary foundation on which to add new learning along the way. - An intentional mini lesson really is the best vehicle for delivering high quality research based instruction. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Guided Reading Basics Episode Conferring Basics: Use Data to Determine Types of Small Group Instruction (Blog Post) Grab my free guide for keeping your mini lesson mini Get on the mini lesson revamp bootcamp waitlist Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	09 Sep 2021	Beginning of the Year Goal Setting: Upper Elementary Teacher Edition	00:14:16
In this episode- Learn how to set goals for yourself as the chief visionary for your reading classroom. Learn my seven step approach to crafting a goal that helps you create your PD plan for the year. I walk you through several examples so you walk away feeling equipped to tackle setting a goal you actually want to work towards. 7 steps to setting a professional goal you will stick with: 1.Reflect 2. Visualize what success looks like 3.Identify Action Steps Listen to the podcast to learn more. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Surviving to Thriving Teacher Toolkit Tips and Tricks for Guided Reading One on One Coaching Support Hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode Join our podcast FB community so you can get other ideas to add to your playbook Fill out the google form to tell me your challenges and what you would like to hear on the podcast Follow me on instagram at msevamireles Join my in the know list so you don't miss an episode and get my free guide for how to DIY a mini lesson that makes learning stick
	01 Apr 2021	Tips and Tricks for Virtual Guided Reading in Upper Elementary	00:25:30
In this episode- I interview one of my teaching besties about what guided reading looks like in this new world. We talk about everything from how at first she did not want to do it, to how she organized herself in order to make her time with students more productive. Join us as we bring you tips and tricks about virtual guided reading. Want more tips? Here is a blog post about guided reading: https://evamireles.com/use-data-to-drive-instruction-in-the-reading-classroom/ Hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode Join our podcast FB community so you can get other ideas to add to your playbook Fill out the google form to tell me your challenges and what you would like to hear on the podcast Follow me on instagram at msevamireles Join my in the know list so you don't miss an episode and get my free guide for how to DIY a mini lesson that makes learning stick
	22 Sep 2021	Launching Independent Reading in Upper Elementary	00:10:37
In this episode we are going to talk about all things independent reading. Take a sneak peak at my workshop that talks about all things launching independent reading so that you launch your readers workshop right. Listen as I break down how to: Give your students the skinny on the how, the what and the why behind independent reading. Learn how I build a community of readers. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Launching Independent Reading Workshop One on One Coaching Support Hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode Join our podcast FB community so you can get other ideas to add to your playbook Fill out the google form to tell me your challenges and what you would like to hear on the podcast Follow me on instagram at msevamireles Join my in the know list so you don't miss an episode and get my free guide for how to DIY a mini lesson that makes learning stick
	15 Apr 2021	Make Test Prep Fit Into Your Upper Elementary Reading Block	00:16:31
In this episode- I chat about my journey in the land of test prep and how I navigated it and how I incorporated it into my literacy block. Spoiler alert you can test prep and still do what is best for kids. -My journey in the land of state testing -How it started -The shift -Follow the data -Making test prep workbooks work -Resources -Using reading response choice boards for test prep Mentioned in the blog: -lead4ward/Lead4ward Virtual -Reading Response Choice Boards If you prefer to read your content here is the corresponding blogpost. Make Test Prep Fit Into Your Reading Block Hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode Join our podcast FB community so you can get other ideas to add to your playbook Fill out the google form to tell me your challenges and what you would like to hear on the podcast Follow me on instagram at msevamireles Join my in the know list so you don't miss an episode and get my free guide for how to DIY a mini lesson that makes learning stick
	25 Apr 2023	Why Should I Read What My Upper Elementary Students Read?	00:24:07
In this episode: Listen in as I interview Stacey Riedmiller of Literacy for Big Kids. We talk about the what, the why and the how of reading what your students are reading. We talk about: 1.What- What does it mean to read what your upper elementary students are reading? 2. Why- Why is reading what your upper elementary students are reading important? 3. How- How do we make reading what our upper elementary students are reading happen? Quotables: - Reading what students are reading means that you read what they gravitate to during independent reading and what you are going to use to teach from whether that be in whole group or small group instruction. -We read what our students are reading because it helps us build connections with students, showcases our professionalism, and deepens the conversations we can have with students. - We make reading what our students are reading happen when we remember our why and make time to read in the edges of our day. Stacey Riedmiller- Is a fifth grade language arts teacher who lives near Cincinnati, Ohio. She is finishing up her 11th year teaching in the school she went to as a child. She has a Masters in Writing from The Ohio Writing Project at Miami University. Next up is working on her reading endorsement. You can find her on instagram @literacyforbigkids or at literacyforbigkids.com Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Grab my free guide for keeping your mini lesson mini Get on the mini lesson revamp bootcamp waitlist Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	21 Oct 2021	Mini Lesson Do's and Dont's/Coming Back from a Mini Lesson Bust in your Upper Elementary Classroom	00:10:16
Listen in as I break down my top mini lesson Do’s and Dont’s. I also tackle how to come back from a mini lesson bust, because guess what no matter how much we prepare not every single lesson will land. Don’t worry I got you. I help you create a comeback plan. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Mini Lesson Template 4 steps to crafting a mini lesson One on One Coaching Support Want to read more: Mini lesson blog posts Hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode Join our podcast FB community so you can get other ideas to add to your playbook Fill out the google form to tell me your challenges and what you would like to hear on the podcast Follow me on instagram at msevamireles Join my in the know list so you don't miss an episode and get my free guide for how to DIY a mini lesson that makes learning stick
	03 Apr 2024	How to Leverage Small Group Instruction for Test Prep in Your Upper Elementary Classroom	00:20:43
In this episode: I talk about the what, why and how to leverage your small group time as part of your test prep strategy. We talk about: 1.What test prep should look like during your upper elementary literacy block. 2. Why leveraging small group instruction should be a part of your test prep strategy. 3.How to incorporate small group instruction into your test prep strategy using 3 simple steps. Quotables: -Upper elementary students are just like us, if they think they already know how to do something they check out, if they are bored with the material or the presentation of the material they check out. -Small group test prep helps you monitor student engagement, address test anxiety, and tailor instruction to what your upper elementary students need most. -Both standardized and anecdotal data should help you plan for what skills students need help reviewing during small group instruction. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Test Prep Planning Guide Episode 76 Episode 77 Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Leave a Rating and Review:
	16 Nov 2021	Launching Reading Response the Right Way in Upper Elementary	00:08:10
Listen in as: I give you actionable ideas that you can use to launch reading response opportunities the right way. I talk about: My love/hate relationship with reading response activities The right reasons to use reading response How to launch reading response the right way Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Reading Response Choice Board Bundle Creating Your Own Reading Response Choice Board Workshop Waitlist 4 steps to crafting a mini lesson One on One Coaching Support Next Steps: Hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode Join our podcast FB community so you can get other ideas to add to your playbook Fill out the google form to tell me your challenges and what you would like to hear on the podcast Follow me on instagram at msevamireles Join my in the know list so you don't miss an episode and get my free guide for how to DIY a mini lesson that makes learning stick
	21 Mar 2023	How Do I Find a Rigorous Resource For My Upper Elementary Students?	00:14:08
In this episode: After listening to this episode you will leave equipped to choose or create a resource that is appropriately rigorous for your students. I talk about: 1.What rigor is and what it isn’t. 2. Why we want to find or create appropriately rigorous resources for our students. 3. How to find an appropriately rigorous resource or just make one ourselves. Quotables: - You build in rigor through your knowledge of your standards and your ability to hold students accountable -The main reason to try to find or create rigorous resources is so that we can prepare students to have the critical thinking skills and grit needed to be a thinking member of society. -Remember that reading skills are cyclical. So although we would love for students to be able to demonstrate mastery after one try we should not actually expect that to happen. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Grab my free guide for keeping your mini lesson mini Get on the mini lesson revamp bootcamp waitlist Top Hat Definition of Academic Rigor A new definition of rigor by Brian Sztabnik Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	28 Apr 2022	How To Lead A Literacy Revolution In Your Upper Elementary Classroom	00:10:26
Listen in as: I share how you can lead a literacy revolution in your classroom that helps equip students to become thinking members of society. I talk about: -What book banning is. -Why world leaders ban books. -How to equip students to become thinking members of society despite what is going on in our world right now. Quotables: -Reading is a revolutionary act and because world leaders know this they have long attempted to control the access to books and literacy as a form of control. -He who controls the books controls the people. -During your reading block the main purpose of your reading block is to teach students how to engage with and think about books so that they can transfer these skills to becoming thinking members of society. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school PD Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	18 Mar 2021	The simple tool that changed my teaching	00:09:41
In this episode- I talk about the one tool that made me stop being long winded and helped create a sense for urgency when learning. I also talk about ways that you can use this in your classroom and give you tangible next steps. Hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode Join our podcast FB community so you can get other ideas to add to your playbook Fill out the google form to tell me your challenges and what you would like to hear on the podcast Follow me on instagram at msevamireles Join my in the know list so you don't miss an episode and get my free guide for how to DIY a mini lesson that makes learning stick
	31 Mar 2022	How To Get Upper Elementary Students To Love Reading Pt. 1	00:07:17
Listen in as: I share part one of a two part series about how a love of reading is cultivated in a classroom. Part one of this series is all about how a love of reading is caught. I talk about: -Taking on the identity of a reader -Making it impossible to opt out -What books to start with -How to take your reading habit public Quotables: - If you have a negative attitude about reading your students will pick up on it too. -We start by taking on the identity of a reader. I know this sounds simple, but this is exactly what we do with our students. We start by trying to get them to see themselves in a different light so that they can start thinking of the possibilities and acting accordingly. - I would also recommend you read books that fuel your fire for teaching and specifically teaching reading. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school PD Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	13 Mar 2023	How Do I Choose A Quality Upper Elementary Resource ?	00:17:16
In this episode: After listening to this episode you will leave equipped to choose resources that help you teach your students. I talk about: 1.What your most undervalued resource is….hint it’s not your pal google. 2. Why you need to know your standards before you try to look for your next resource. 3. How to go about deciding when to look for a resource and decide if it’s going to work for you and your students. Quotables: - Your most undervalued resource is you and your knowledge of your state standards and your students. -You are the chief learner in your classroom and you have to model being a learner for your students. -Kids can smell the cap and know when you don’t know what in the world you’re talking about, so please practice the strategy you’re going to teach them ahead of time. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Grab my free guide for keeping your mini lesson mini Get on the mini lesson revamp bootcamp waitlist Teaching Main Idea Episode Timesucks and How to Avoid Them Episode Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	14 Oct 2021	What is a Mini Lesson in your Upper Elementary Classroom Anyway?	00:07:29
Listen in as I break down the components of a mini lesson and share what I think the point and purpose of a mini lesson is. Tune in to hear how I used to do it and how I changed my ways. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Mini Lesson Template 4 steps to crafting a mini lesson One on One Coaching Support Hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode Join our podcast FB community so you can get other ideas to add to your playbook Fill out the google form to tell me your challenges and what you would like to hear on the podcast Follow me on instagram at msevamireles Join my in the know list so you don't miss an episode and get my free guide for how to DIY a mini lesson that makes learning stick
	01 Aug 2024	Upper Elementary Summer Book Study Series- Chapters 5 and 6 of Big Words for Young Readers	00:25:27
In this episode: Listen in as we continue our summer book study of the book “Big Words For Young Readers” by Heidi Anne Mesmer. We talk about: Chapters 5 and 6 of the book which covers the skills that students working on K-2nd grade skills should be taught and how to teach them. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Sign Up for summer podcast book study Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Grab my free guide for keeping your mini lesson mini Summer Bucket List Resource Online Summer Conferences: SImply Coaching Summit 2024 Mind Your Coaching Institute 2024 Linked Upper Elementary Teacher Conference Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Leave a Rating and Review:
	04 Oct 2023	What do I do if I don't have a literacy coach?	00:10:42
In this episode: Listen in as I talk about What do I do if I don't have a literacy coach/or don't feel supported by my coach. . We talk about: What to do if: You don’t have a literacy coach on your campus. You have a coach, but they are overrun by other duties as assigned. You have a literacy coach, but they don’t have the capacity to support you. Quotables: -Support from a literacy coach does not mean that someone will do the work for you, but it should mean that they will do it alongside you. -It’s the job of a supportive literacy coach to come alongside you and help you recognize what is going well as well as help you prioritize any areas of growth and hold you accountable for staying the course to get there. -This type of support creates an environment for collaborative growth between stakeholders and results in compounded growth in student performance. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: ⁠Time Sucks and How to Avoid Them Workshop Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Leave a Rating and Review:
	20 Sep 2023	The Real MVP of Your Upper Elementary Literacy Block	00:07:25
In this episode: Listen in as I talk about how the mini lesson is a versatile tool that can be used to teach each component of your literacy block. . We talk about: How the mini lesson is the tool that you need in your toolbox, it’s literally the swiss army knife of your literacy block. It will not only help you teach each component in your literacy block and how mastering it will help you get everything in. Quotables: -The mini lesson is the MVP of your literacy block and that is because it helps teachers teach with the brain in mind. -A mini lesson is a framework for delivering an intentional lesson that respects student attention spans and builds in deliberate practice. - The mini lesson helps teachers prioritize a main teaching point and only communicate what’s most important for students to know. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Give me my free mini lesson guide! Teaching Reading 101 Course Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘SendLeave a Rating and Review:
	14 Feb 2023	Teaching Main Idea in Upper Elementary	00:11:01
In this episode: After listening to this episode you will leave with the what, the why and the how of teaching students how to determine the main idea. I even include a couple of bonus tips, that includes how to put it all together with identifying key details and turning all of this into a summary. I talk about: What Main Idea is. Why teaching students how to identify the main idea is an important skill. How to teach students how to identify the main idea and use that information along with key details to craft a summary of the text. Quotables: - Determining the main idea means that you are able to get to the gist of what the author is trying to communicate. - Teaching students how to determine the main idea is that it helps them to synthesize information and keep what is most important about what they are reading top of mind. -When teaching students how to determine the main idea it’s important to try out the strategy that you want to teach students on for yourself first. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Grab my free guide for keeping your mini lesson mini Get on the mini lesson revamp bootcamp waitlist Main Idea and Summarizing Resource Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	27 Oct 2022	How Do I Teach Fiction in Upper Elementary?	00:11:55
In this episode: You will walk away with clear steps for how to launch and teach your next fiction unit. I talk about: I talk about the what, the why and the how of teaching your next fiction reading unit. 1.The What- Hint Fiction is not fake. 2. The Why- How being able to navigate fiction can prepare students for real life. 3. The How- I give you 5 main teaching points ot zone in on in your next fiction reading unit. Quotables: Please for the love of all things literacy stop telling students that fiction is fake. Teaching students how to read fiction is another way to equip students with skills that they need to be able to navigate life. Teaching students how to read and understand fiction is just as important as teaching students how to read and understand any other genre. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Fiction Reading Response Choice Board The Mini Lesson Revamp Bootcamp Waitlist Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school PD Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	04 Sep 2024	Building Independence by cultivating a growth mindset in your upper elementary classroom	00:11:41
In this episode: Listen in as we talk about helping students develop a growth mindset in order to foster independence during your upper elementary literacy block. We talk about: The what, the why and the how of building independence by cultivating a growth mindset in your upper elementary literacy classroom. Quotables: -Independence is the ability of a student to do something that we have taught them to do without relying on us and being capable of acting for oneself. -In order to cultivate independence in our literacy classrooms we need to make helping students develop a growth mindset part of our plan. -We set the tone for this shift in student thinking and we have to ensure that we are ready to highlight the positive examples of growth mindset when we see them. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Launching Independent Reading Workshop Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Grab my free guide for keeping your mini lesson mini Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Leave a Rating and Review:
	16 May 2023	What's the deal with self care? How to Prioritize Self Care As An Upper Elementary Teacher	00:22:01
In this episode: Listen in as I talk about the third question you need to ask yourself as you reflect on this past school year in your classroom. We talk about: 1.What- What does it mean to take care of yourself? 2. Why- Why is it important to take care of yourself? 3. How- How do you embark on the ever elusive self care journey? Quotables: -You need to define what self care means for you. -Part of taking care of yourself is paying attention to the season that you are in and acting accordingly. -You need to be willing to adapt your definition of self care from time to time. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Finish Strong Challenge and Planning Guide Summer Bucket List and Come Back Better Challenge Read and Respond: An Upper Elementary Teacher Summer Series Grab my free guide for keeping your mini lesson mini Get on the mini lesson revamp bootcamp waitlist Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	24 Apr 2024	Finish the year Strong-ish Making Learning Front and Center in Our Post Testing Era	00:12:54
In this episode: I talk about the what, why and how of making learning front and center in our post testing era We talk about: 1.What does it mean to keep learning front and center. 2. Why keeping learning front and center during our post testing era matters. 3.How to infuse your literacy block with purposeful learning after the state testing in upper elementary. Quotables: -Oftentimes the end of the school year will have us chunking the progress students have made right out the window a month early because we haven’t proactively thought about how to keep the learning the main thing at this point of the school year. -If we abandon our literacy learning routines in the name of relaxing the rest of the school year then we miss our chance to lead by example when it comes to life long learning. - Taking time to plan will help you to incorporate review of literacy skills and fun. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Sign up for the Finish Strong-ish Workshop Here! Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Leave a Rating and Review:
	07 Oct 2021	Three Must Have Books For Launching Your Upper Elementary Reading Block	00:07:48
Reader’s workshop has been around for a long time, which means that there are a lot of books out there. This can be good and it can also be overwhelming. That’s where I come in. Listen as I break down: My top 3 books for getting your reading block started off right. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: (affiliate links) Books: Daily 5 The Reading Strategies Book The Next Step Forward In Guided Reading Other Resources: Teaching Reading 101 4 steps to crafting a mini lesson One on One Coaching Support Hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode Join our podcast FB community so you can get other ideas to add to your playbook Fill out the google form to tell me your challenges and what you would like to hear on the podcast Follow me on instagram at msevamireles Join my in the know list so you don't miss an episode and get my free guide for how to DIY a mini lesson that makes learning stick
	05 May 2022	Guided Book Clubs an Alternative to Literature Circles in the Upper Elementary Classroom	00:09:36
Listen in as: I share my solution for literature circles and book clubs. Hint I have control issues and couldn’t do it the normal way. Listen in as I take you step by step through my roll out and implementation process. I talk about: -Why to take a guided book club approach to literature discussions in upper elementary grades. -How to create buy-in for guided book clubs in your classroom. -How to get started with guided book clubs in your classroom. Quotables: -Although their need for small group instruction in reading was the same, the way I went about it, the materials I used among other things were all different. -A guided book club is composed of a group of students reading at a similar reading level. Students have buy-in in choosing the book the group reads. -Guided book clubs are a great opportunity to teach students how to discuss books as well as a great time to reteach skills previously taught in mini lessons, but not yet mastered by your class. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school PD Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	05 Jan 2023	What To Say Yes To During A Crazy Season	00:14:19
In this episode: Listen in as I tell you what I said yes to when my school year took an unexpected turn. I talk about saying yes to: 1.Creating monotony as a way to create stability 2. Taking the stance of learner 3. Working out semi consistently 4. Delegating at work and at home 5. Meeting with my book club 6. Cultivating friendships at work 7. Asking for help 8. Letting go of perfection 9. Keeping things simple 10. Maintaining boundaries Quotables: -I said yes to taking the stance of a learner. I needed to look to the people on my team as the experts that they were. - Fun is an undervalued tool for adults, we know that it can impact kids but negate its impact on us adults. -I said yes to asking for help which started with first admitting that I don’t have it all figured out. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Times Sucks and How To Avoid Them Workshop The Mini Lesson Revamp Bootcamp Waitlist Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school PD Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	15 Mar 2021	Meet Your Coach	00:04:21
In this episode you will learn a little about me and why I decided to start a podcast for you, upper elementary reading teachers hint I've been there. Hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode Join our podcast FB community so you can get other ideas to add to your playbook Fill out the google form to tell me your challenges and what you would like to hear on the podcast Follow me on instagram at msevamireles Join my in the know list so you don't miss an episode and get my free guide for how to DIY a mini lesson that makes learning stick
	30 Nov 2022	How Do I Teach Poetry in Upper Elementary?	00:09:57
In this episode: You will walk away with clear steps for how to launch and teach your next poetry unit. I talk about: I talk about the what, the why and the how of teaching your next poetry reading unit. 1.The What- A type of literature, or artistic writing, that attempts to stir a reader's imagination or emotions. 2. The Why- Teaching poetry allows students to be able to learn how to see the deeper meaning behind what a poet is trying to convey. 3. The How- I give you 5 main teaching points to zone in on in your next poetry reading unit. Quotables: Because the use of figurative language in poetry is commonplace this makes it the ideal genre to use to teach students the difference between literal and figurative language. In order to teach students how to monitor their comprehension, readers need to be given a way to keep track of what they are reading one stanza or one chunk at a time. It’s important to expose students to a variety of poets and poetry books will also allow students to see that lots of different people are poets and also see that poetry can be written in many forms. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Poetry Reading Response The Mini Lesson Revamp Bootcamp Waitlist Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school PD Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	09 May 2023	How to Reflect on Challenges in Your Upper Elementary Literacy Classroom	00:14:41
In this episode: Listen in as I talk about the second question you need to ask yourself as you reflect on this past school year in your classroom. We talk about: 1.What- What does it mean to reflect on the challenges that you have encountered in your literacy classroom this year? 2. Why- Why should you take time to reflect and choose just one challenge to focus on? 3. How- How do you go about reflecting on one challenge and what you have already tried to resolve it? Quotables: -As much as we think we are great multitaskers, the truth is we really can only focus on one challenge at a time. -Sometimes we assume that because what we’ve done hasn’t eradicated the problem that “nothing is working” this is often not the case. -Writing down your responses during this reflection process will help get the problems out of your head and on paper which will help you think more clearly. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Read and Respond: An Upper Elementary Teacher Summer Series Grab my free guide for keeping your mini lesson mini Get on the mini lesson revamp bootcamp waitlist Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	01 May 2024	Finish the Year Strong-ish: Cultivating a Community in Your Literacy Classroom	00:11:56
In this episode: I talk about the what, why and how of making learning front and center in our post testing era We talk about: 1.What it means to cultivate community. 2. Why cultivating community during our post testing era matters. 3.How to cultivate community after the state testing in upper elementary. Quotables: -Cultivating community means to foster the growth and closeness of a group of students and/or staff members so that they feel a sense of belonging. -Teachers are an invaluable resource and support for their students as they navigate any anxiety they are feeling about upcoming changes as they change grade levels. - Revisiting this years favorite classroom read-alouds is one way that you can cultivate community. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Sign up for the Finish Strong-ish Workshop Here! Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’Leave a Rating and Review:
	13 Dec 2023	Literacy Across the Content Areas in Upper Elementary- Math Edition	00:15:52
In this episode: I talk about the evidence based practices you need to be embedding into your Math block. We talk about: 1.What students need in order to become proficient readers and how you are already tackling this in your Math block. 2. Why embedding evidence based literacy practices into your Math block just makes sense. 3.How to embed evidence based literacy practices into your Math block Quotables: -Students need to be able to understand what the problem is asking them to solve as well as identify key details as well as unnecessary ones. This requires explicit instruction in determining importance. -Students need to be able to visualize the different parts of the problem in order to solve them.This requires knowledge of and instruction of academic vocabulary. -Math and reading are hot button subjects for students and they often feel pretty strongly about their ability to see themselves as good at math or not. I bring this up, because part of these mindsets stem from their ability to feel successful when it comes to math. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Leave a Rating and Review:
	06 Nov 2024	Building Independence: Cultivating a Community of Readers	00:12:52
In this episode: Listen in as we talk about promoting self leadership through cultivating a community of readers in the upper elementary literacy classroom. We talk about: The what, the why and the how of building independence by promoting self leadership through cultivating a community of readers in the upper elementary literacy classroom. Quotables: -Cultivating a community of readers means that we create an environment where upper elementary students take on the identity of reader no matter what their current proficiency level with reading may be. - Cultivating a community of readers in your literacy classroom matters, because your classroom could be the only place where students have gotten to claim that identity. -We need to teach students what it means to be a reader and how to be part of a community of readers. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Launching Independent Reading Workshop Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Grab my free guide for keeping your mini lesson mini Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Leave a Rating and Review:
	23 Oct 2024	Building Independence: Growing critical thinkers and readers in the literacy classroom	00:09:29
In this episode: Listen in as we talk about promoting self leadership through growing critical thinkers and readers in the literacy classroom. We talk about: The what, the why and the how of building independence by promoting self leadership through growing critical thinkers and readers in your upper elementary literacy classroom. Quotables: -Growing critical thinkers and readers means that we create an environment where upper elementary students read a text, think about the text and respond to the text in a way that clarifies their thinking. - We need to help our students become critical thinkers and readers because it’s in the reading, thinking and writing about what they have read that students begin to formulate their thinking. -Take time to remind students of what it means to be a critical thinker. Students are not going to remember how to apply critical thinking skills on their own. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Launching Independent Reading Workshop Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Grab my free guide for keeping your mini lesson mini Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Leave a Rating and Review:
	25 May 2023	That's a wrap...A Recap Episode	00:08:05
In this episode: Listen in as I wrap up season 5 of the podcast. We talk about: The top 5 most listened to episodes of the podcast this season and the main takeaways. I also mentioned how we can hang out face to face this summer. Give the episode a listen and jot down the episodes that you need to binge right now. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Read and Respond: An Upper Elementary Teacher Summer Series Grab my free guide for keeping your mini lesson mini Get on the mini lesson revamp bootcamp waitlist Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Leave a Rating and Review:
	06 Oct 2022	Time Sucks and How to Avoid Them in the Upper Elementary Classroom	00:09:30
Listen in as: I unpack the three most common time sucks and how to avoid them so that you are saving time in the long run. I talk about: -What time sucks are, how they fool us into thinking they are good for us and a plan for how to avoid them all together. They are: Going down the TPT rabbit whole without a clue of what we actually need or what we already have. Not knowing our grade level standards well enough to know what our students need most to understand the current reading unit. Not planning and trying to wing it, which really just keeps us in a constant state of overwhelm Quotables: Looking at TPT before really analyzing what we already have or tapping into our resources aka our people is a time suck. Not knowing your standards well enough to vet potential resources, know what students need to know most and have the confidence in your ability to get students to a point of mastery is a time suck. We plan because doing so respects our craft and we plan because it helps us to get a better handle on what our students need and how we plan to get them to mastery. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: The Mini Lesson Revamp Bootcamp Waitlist Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school PD Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’
	06 Dec 2023	Literacy Across Content Areas in Upper Elementary- Science and Social Studies Edition	00:17:02
In this episode: I talk about the evidence based practices you need to be embedding into your Science and Social Studies content areas. We talk about: 1.What students need in order to become proficient readers and how you are already tackling this in your Science and Social Studies block. 2. Why embedding evidence based literacy practices into your Science and Social Studies block just makes sense. 3.How to embed evidence based literacy practices into your Science and Social Studies block Quotables: -Oftentimes in education we are working from a deficit model of what is missing, or what we are not doing, which never really motivates us. -These are the content areas where the focus shifts from learning to read to reading to learn. These are the content areas where students are exposed to content area vocabulary that they won’t necessarily learn at any other point in the day. -Oftentimes students think/feel like they are the only ones that struggle in this area. You modeling what this looks like for you will not only help normalize it, it will also give them tools to use for when it happens to them. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Leave a Rating and Review:
	13 Sep 2023	How to Not Stay Stuck In Survival Mode as an Upper Elementary Teacher	00:09:30
In this episode: Listen in as I talk about how to craft a realistic time management plan for the beginning of the school year. We talk about: My go to beginning of the school year tips for teachers which are: -Take good care of you -Plan and then plan some more -Identify your non negotiables and focus on those Quotables: -Some ways to take good care are to: walk away from gossip, don’t engage in kid bashing and try to keep your focus on what you can control -Planning and prepping are really a gift to future you and it helps you reduce your mental load at work. - Identifying your non-negotiables ensures that the things that you’ve identified as most important are getting done Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Teaching Reading 101 Course Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’Leave a Rating and Review:
	10 Apr 2024	Finish The Year Strong-ish Casting a Vision for Your Future Self as an Upper Elementary Teacher	00:14:39
In this episode: I talk about the what, why and how of casting a vision that will help you finish the year strong-ish in your upper elementary classroom. We talk about: 1.What it means to cast a realistic vision for the end of the school year in your upper elementary literacy classroom. 2. Why casting a vision is a form of self care that your future self will thank you for. 3.How asking yourself 4 simple questions will help you cast a vision for ending the year strong-ish. Quotables: -There is nothing wrong with enjoying some chill time with students, but we all know that if we take students way out of their routine they will take it as permission to live their best life at the expense of our patience and sanity. -Taking time to cast a vision for what we want the end of the school year to look like, sound like and feel like helps us decide for ourselves what will be most important in our classrooms before our admin comes in and decides this for us. -I am going to help you hold the tension of and. You need to pack up your room and your students need to feel a sense of normalcy. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Sign up for the Finish Strong-ish Workshop Here! Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Leave a Rating and Review:

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