Why You Need a "Share Chair" In Your Reading and Writing Workshops

There might be something missing from your readers and writers workshop. A Chair. Oh - not just any chair. A ‘Share Chair.’ If you’re not using a share chair in your classroom, you’re missing out - BIG TIME. There is so much power in this chair. It has the power to build a positive classroom community. It has the power to help students develop the art of accountable talk, promote student engagement — and I haven’t even mentioned the fact that it will help create stronger r...

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If you have a classroom and a commute, then you're in the right place! The Classroom Commute Podcast is THE place for busy teachers who want actionable tips, simple teaching strategies, and a little fun on your ride in to school! Carpool with Rachael each week as she helps to send you in with a grin! Each week Rachael shares simple, yet powerful teaching tips, ideas, and strategies that will help you become a more effective teacher, and maybe help you enjoy your job a little more!You'll find actionable tips for how to make your lessons more engaging for your elementary students, ideas for including more classroom technology, new activities to implement, ways for building a stronger classroom community, and strategies for all content areas including science, social studies, reading, writing, and math!And of course, there will be a little teacher humor along the way! So - buckle up and let's hit the road on your classroom commute!