Episode 29: Connecting Independent Reading to Instruction, Books to Read for Thanksgiving, and a Planning Hack

After receiving some questions about independent reading, Elizabeth decided to share a structured approach to this time of the day. How can we make the most of independent reading time for kids and ensure that they are using this time to strengthen their reading skills? Elizabeth discusses the purpose of independent reading, some of the ways that independent reading falls short, and tips for how to make it purposeful for students.

Next up - Elizabeth shares some Thanksgiving books that she has used with students and gives ideas about how they can be used to support kids.

She ends with a planning hack for a busy time. After going through an intense time in October and figuring out how to use her time strategically, Elizabeth shares the layered planning system that kept her going and helped her get her work done.