Because I am both a ‘Mommy’ and an educational consultant, parents and teachers often ask me: What can I do as a parent over the summer (or suggest as a
I’m one proud mama! In the past week, my baby graduated from preschool and did a solo gymnastics routine. She even ended with a cartwheel (which was HUGE as she
Last week, I was studying a kindergarten writing sample with a group of teachers in preparation for a writing conference . Dear Ms. Natale, I think that when people go
On Saturday May 5th, Karen Caine and I held our first Saturday Writing (www.saturdaywriting.com). We had the privilege of working with amazing educators from New Jersey school districts such
Six years ago, I made the hard, but wonderful decision to try and become a single mom by choice. As part of the process, I had to speak to a
Have you noticed our excitement about our FIRST Saturday Study? Yes, it’s true. Karen Caine and I are over the moon that so many passionate educators have already said YES
There are very few people who would disagree with the idea that talk is an essential part of Writing Workshop. But what kinds of talk should kids do? And how
If you are a teacher, it’s safe to say that you have probably experienced professional development that wasn’t, shall we say, as inspiring as you would like it to be.
Have you ever had an ‘aha’ teaching moment? A moment when you realize you want to make a change to how you’ve always done something. And then even more exciting,
Is it possible for parents and teachers to make writing enjoyable and deeply engaging for kids? Not only is it is possible but it’s one of the MOST important things
